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Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT 2-Port Connectx-5 VPI Ethernet Adapter Card

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MCX556A-ECAT 2-Port ConnectX-5 VPI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter provides dual-port 100Gb/s networking for high-performance data centers, cloud, storage, and HPC environments. With Virtual Protocol Interconnect® (VPI) technology, it seamlessly supports both 100GbE Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand, offering superior flexibility, low latency, and unmatched scalability for modern IT infrastructures.

Features

The MCX556A-ECAT is engineered for next-generation workloads that demand ultra-low latency, high throughput, and advanced offload capabilities. Designed with dual 100Gb/s ports, it delivers outstanding network performance across both InfiniBand and Ethernet fabrics.

Advanced Options

This Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is optimized for AI/ML clusters, big data analytics, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT. With support for RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), GPUDirect® RDMA, and advanced virtualization features, the MCX556A-ECAT significantly improves application responsiveness while reducing CPU overhead. Its PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 interface ensures maximum throughput, while its full-height form factor guarantees compatibility with most enterprise servers.

Product Key Features

  • Dual 100Gb/s network ports for maximum throughput

  • Virtual Protocol Interconnect® (VPI) for InfiniBand & Ethernet support

  • PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 interface for high bandwidth efficiency

  • Ultra-low latency with RoCE and InfiniBand acceleration

  • NVIDIA GPUDirect® RDMA for AI/ML workloads

  • Advanced stateless offload technologies reduce CPU utilization

  • Optimized for hyperscale cloud, HPC, and enterprise environments

  • Full-height Gigabit Ethernet Adapter card design

  • High reliability and performance for mission-critical deployments

  • Backed by Mellanox/NVIDIA Networking enterprise-grade design

Reliability & Performance

With dual 100Gb/s VPI-enabled ports, the MCX556A-ECAT ensures maximum flexibility and performance in demanding enterprise and HPC environments. Its ability to switch between InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols enables seamless deployment across multiple infrastructures. Advanced RDMA, GPUDirect®, and virtualization technologies provide accelerated application performance, low latency, and improved scalability across modern workloads.

Key Features 

  • Model: MCX556A-ECAT

  • Ports: 2x Network Ports

  • Speed: 100Gb/s per port

  • Protocols: InfiniBand EDR & 100GbE Ethernet (VPI)

  • Interface: PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16

  • RDMA Support: Yes, RoCE and InfiniBand acceleration

  • GPU Optimization: NVIDIA GPUDirect® RDMA supported

  • Offloads: Advanced stateless offloads

  • Form Factor: Full-height Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

  • Reliability: Enterprise/HPC-grade performance

  • Warranty: Manufacturer Warranty Included

Specifications :

SpecificationDetails
Model Number MCX556A-ECAT
Brand Mellanox (NVIDIA Networking)
Ports 2x Ports
Port Speed 100Gb/s
Protocols InfiniBand EDR & 100GbE Ethernet (VPI)
Interface PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16
RDMA Support Yes, RoCE and InfiniBand
GPU Optimization NVIDIA GPUDirect® RDMA
Offloads Stateless offloads
Form Factor Full-height Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Applications Cloud, HPC, AI, Storage, Enterprise
Warranty Manufacturer Warranty

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