The Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT is a high-performance ConnectX-5 VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) network adapter card developed for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. It delivers exceptional throughput, ultra-low latency, and advanced networking capabilities required for modern data-intensive workloads.
This adapter features dual QSFP28 ports supporting up to 100Gb/s per port, enabling both Ethernet and InfiniBand connectivity. It provides flexible deployment options across different network architectures, making it ideal for scalable and high-speed environments.
Built on PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, the MCX556A-ECAT ensures high bandwidth communication between the server and network. It supports advanced technologies such as RDMA (RoCE), NVMe over Fabrics, and SR-IOV virtualization, which significantly reduce CPU overhead and improve overall system efficiency.
The adapter is optimized for demanding applications including AI workloads, big data analytics, cloud computing, and storage systems. With hardware offloading capabilities, it accelerates data processing while maintaining low latency and high throughput.
Its half-height, half-length (HHHL) form factor and energy-efficient design make it suitable for modern server deployments, while broad compatibility with operating systems like Linux, Windows, and VMware ensures easy integration into enterprise environments.
🔑 Key Features:
- Dual-port QSFP28 connectivity
- Up to 100Gb/s per port (200Gb/s aggregate)
- Supports Ethernet and InfiniBand (VPI)
- PCIe 3.0 x16 interface
- RDMA (RoCE) and NVMe-oF support
- SR-IOV virtualization (up to 512 VFs)
- Ultra-low latency and high throughput
- Ideal for HPC, AI, cloud, and data centers
