The Mellanox MCX621102AC-ADAT is a high-performance ConnectX-6 Dx Ethernet SmartNIC developed for enterprise servers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. It is engineered to deliver ultra-low latency, high throughput, and advanced offload capabilities for modern data-intensive workloads such as virtualization, AI/ML, storage, and big data applications.
This adapter features dual SFP28 ports, supporting 1/10/25Gb Ethernet connectivity, providing flexible and scalable networking options for data centers. It operates on a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, ensuring high bandwidth communication between the server and the network.
Built with advanced hardware acceleration, the ConnectX-6 Dx supports features like RDMA (RoCE), SR-IOV virtualization, and secure encryption (IPSec, TLS), significantly reducing CPU overhead while improving overall system performance and efficiency.
The adapter also includes crypto-enabled security and secure boot capabilities, making it suitable for secure and mission-critical deployments. With support for modern networking protocols and high packet processing rates, it ensures reliable and scalable performance across enterprise workloads.
Its standard PCIe form factor and broad compatibility with operating systems like Linux, Windows, and VMware make it easy to integrate into existing server infrastructures.
🔑 Key Features:
- Dual-port SFP28 (1/10/25GbE) connectivity
- PCIe 4.0 x8 high-speed interface
- ConnectX-6 Dx advanced SmartNIC architecture
- RDMA (RoCE) and SR-IOV virtualization support
- Hardware-based encryption (IPSec, TLS, AES)
- Ultra-low latency and high throughput
- Secure Boot and crypto-enabled security
- Ideal for cloud, AI, virtualization, and data centers
