NVIDIA MCX556M-ECAT-S35A ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card with Mellanox Socket Direct supporting dual-socket server, EDR IB (100Gb/s) and 100GbE, dual-port QSFP28, 2x PCIe3.0 x8, 35cm harness, active auxiliary PCIe connection card

Features

• Dual-port QSFP28 for EDR InfiniBand (100Gb/s) and 100GbE connectivity
• Mellanox Socket Direct technology for dual-socket server support
• Enhanced Data Path (EDP) software switch for optimized performance
• Support for RoCE v1/v2, InfiniBand, and Ethernet traffic
• Advanced congestion control and quality of service features
• NVMe over Fabric offloads for faster storage access
• GPUDirect RDMA support for high-performance computing
• Inline and out-of-band network telemetry
• High-performance computing (HPC) and data center support
• Highly efficient 35cm harness for streamlined installation
• Active auxiliary PCIe connection card for additional bandwidth

Technical Specifications

• Model: NVIDIA MCX556M-ECAT-S35A ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card
• Ports: 2 x QSFP28
• Connectivity: EDR InfiniBand (100Gb/s) and 100GbE
• PCIe Interface: 2 x PCIe3.0 x8
• Form Factor: Low-profile
• Harness Length: 35cm
• Supported Technologies: Mellanox Socket Direct, RoCE v1/v2, NVMe over Fabric, GPUDirect RDMA
• Congestion Control: Advanced congestion control and QoS features
• Telemetry: Inline and Out-of-band network telemetry
• Computing Support: HPC and data center
• Enhancements: Enhanced Data Path (EDP) switch, NVMe over Fabric offloads
• Additional Components: Active auxiliary PCIe connection card

Frequent Ask Questions

• What are the key features of the NVIDIA MCX556M-ECAT-S35A ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card?

  The NVIDIA MCX556M-ECAT-S35A ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card offers dual-port QSFP28 with 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE connectivity, dual-socket server support with Mellanox Socket Direct, and requires 2x PCIe 3.0 x8 slots. It includes a 35cm harness and an active auxiliary PCIe connection card.

• What type of ports does this adapter card support?

  This adapter card supports dual QSFP28 ports.

• What connectivity standards does the ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card support?

  The ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card supports EDR InfiniBand (100Gb/s) and 100GbE connectivity standards.

• What is Mellanox Socket Direct and how does it benefit dual-socket servers?

  Mellanox Socket Direct technology enhances dual-socket servers by enabling direct memory access from the network to the GPU and vice versa, reducing latency and increasing throughput.

• What are the PCIe requirements for the NVIDIA MCX556M-ECAT-S35A?

  This adapter card requires two PCIe 3.0 x8 slots. It also comes with a 35cm harness and an active auxiliary PCIe connection card.

• Is the NVIDIA MCX556M-ECAT-S35A suitable for high-performance computing environments?

  Yes, the NVIDIA MCX556M-ECAT-S35A is designed for high-performance computing environments, offering high-throughput, low-latency connectivity suitable for demanding applications.

• Can the ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card be used for both networking and storage traffic?

  Yes, the ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card can handle both networking and storage traffic, providing versatile connectivity solutions for various data center needs.

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• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

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• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

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