Specifications:

  Model: Mellanox Nvidia MCX556A ECAT ConnectX 5 VPI Adapter Card

  Interface: EDR/100GbE dual port InfiniBand

  Form Factor: VPI (Vertical Passive I/O)

Basic Information:

The Mellanox Nvidia MCX556A ECAT ConnectX 5 VPI Adapter Card is a high performance network card designed for data centers and high performance computing (HPC) environments. It features dual EDR/100GbE ports, providing high throughput and low latency connectivity for InfiniBand networks.

Application:

1. Data Centers: Ideal for connecting servers in a data center environment to support high speed data transfer and parallel processing.

2. High Performance Computing (HPC): Enables efficient communication between compute nodes in HPC clusters for tasks such as scientific simulations and big data analytics.

3. Cloud Computing: Facilitates the interconnectivity of virtual machines and containers in cloud based infrastructures.

4. Storage Area Networks (SANs): Enhances the performance of SANs by providing fast data access and sharing capabilities.

Characteristics:

1. High Speed Connectivity: With EDR/100GbE dual ports, the card supports data transfer rates up to 100 Gbps per port, doubling the throughput compared to previous generation cards.

2. Low Latency: Designed to minimize latency, ensuring real time data processing and communication.

3. Scalability: Supports scalable networks, allowing for easy expansion as data center or HPC requirements grow.

4. Reliability: Built with robust components to ensure consistent performance and uptime.

5. Energy Efficiency: Optimized for power consumption, reducing the overall energy footprint of the network infrastructure.

6. VPI Form Factor: The Vertical Passive I/O design allows for flexible installation in various server configurations, including blade servers.

7. Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of Mellanox switches and other networking equipment, ensuring seamless integration into existing networks.

8. Advanced Features: Supports advanced networking features such as RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), enabling efficient data transfer between systems.

Summary:

The Mellanox Nvidia MCX556A ECAT ConnectX 5 VPI Adapter Card is a cutting edge network solution for demanding environments that require high speed, low latency communication. Its dual EDR/100GbE ports, scalability, and energy efficiency make it an excellent choice for data centers, HPC, cloud computing, and SANs. The card's advanced features and compatibility ensure that it can be integrated into a variety of network architectures to enhance overall performance and reliability.

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