MCX555A-ECAT - Mellanox Network Cards
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Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card, EDR IB (100Gb/s) and 100GbE, single-port QSFP28, PCIe3.0 x16, tall bracket MCX555A-ECAT
Overview
MCX555A-ECAT Overview
Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card, EDR IB (100Gb/s) and 100GbE, single-port QSFP28, PCIe3.0 x16, tall bracket MCX555A-ECAT
Mellanox ConnectX-5 VPI adapter card, EDR IB (100Gb/s) and 100GbE, single-port QSFP28, PCIe3.0 x16, tall bracket
ConnectX-5 with Virtual Protocol Interconnect® supports two ports of 100Gb/s InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity, sub-600 ns latency, and very high message rate, plus PCIe switch and NVMe over Fabric offloads, providing the highest performance and most flexible solution for the most demanding applications and markets: Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and more.
Benefits:
Tag Matching and Rendezvous Offloads
Adaptive Routing on Reliable Transport
Burst Buffer Offloads for Background Checkpointing
NVMe over Fabric (NVMf) Offloads
Back-End Switch Elimination by Host Chaining
Embedded PCIe Switch
Enhanced vSwitch/vRouter Offloads
Flexible Pipeline
RoCE for Overlay Networks
PCIe Gen 4 Support
Key Features:
Up to 100 Gb/s connectivity per port
Industry-leading throughput, low latency, low CPU utllization and high message rate
Maximizes data center ROI with Multi-Host technology
Innovative rack design for storage and Machine Learning based on Host Chaining technology
Smart interconnect for x86, Power, ARM, and GPU-based compute and storage platforms
Advanced storage capabilities including NVMe over Fabric offloads
Intelligent network adapter supporting flexible pipeline programmability
Cutting-edge performance in virtualized networks including Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Enabler for efficient service chaining capabilities
Efficient I/O consolidation, lowering data center costs and complexity
Up to 100 Gb/s connectivity per port
Industry-leading throughput, low latency, low CPU utllization and high message rate
Maximizes data center ROI with Multi-Host technology
Innovative rack design for storage and Machine Learning based on Host Chaining technology
Smart interconnect for x86, Power, ARM, and GPU-based compute and storage platforms
Advanced storage capabilities including NVMe over Fabric offloads
Intelligent network adapter supporting flexible pipeline programmability
Cutting-edge performance in virtualized networks including Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Enabler for efficient service chaining capabilities
Efficient I/O consolidation, lowering data center costs and complexity
Quick Spec
| Model | MCX555A-ECAT |
Physical | Size: 2.71 in. x 5.6 in. (68.90mm x 142.24 mm) – low profile Connector: Single QSFP28 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical) |
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| Protocol Support | InfiniBand: IBTA v1.3a Auto-Negotiation: 1X/2X/4X SDR (2.5Gb/s per lane), DDR (5Gb/s per lane), QDR (10Gb/s per lane), FDR10 (10.3125Gb/s per lane), FDR (14.0625Gb/s per lane), EDR (25Gb/s per lane) port |
| Ethernet | 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-KR4, 100GBASE-SR4, 50GBASE-R2, 50GBASE-R4, 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-KR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-ER4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 20GBASE-KR2, 10GBASE-LR,10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-CX4, 10GBASE-CR, 10GBASE-KR, SGMII, 1000BASE-CX, 1000BASE-KX, 10GBASE-SR |
Data Rate | InfiniBand:SDR/DDR/QDR/FDR/EDR |
ConnectX-5 VPI Adapter Card EDR IB and 100GbE Single-Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16
- Wired
- PCI Express 3.0 Fiber
- 100000 Mbit/s
- Internal
Summary Description
Mellanox Technologies MCX555A-ECAT, Internal, Wired, PCI Express, Fiber, 100000 Mbit/s
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Specification
MCX555A-ECAT Specification
| MCX555A-ECAT Specification | |
| Model | MCX555A-ECAT |
Physical | Size: 2.71 in. x 5.6 in. (68.90mm x 142.24 mm) – low profile Connector: Single QSFP28 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical) |
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| Protocol Support | InfiniBand: IBTA v1.3a Auto-Negotiation: 1X/2X/4X SDR (2.5Gb/s per lane), DDR (5Gb/s per lane), QDR (10Gb/s per lane), FDR10 (10.3125Gb/s per lane), FDR (14.0625Gb/s per lane), EDR (25Gb/s per lane) port |
| Ethernet | 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-KR4, 100GBASE-SR4, 50GBASE-R2, 50GBASE-R4, 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-KR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-ER4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 20GBASE-KR2, 10GBASE-LR,10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-CX4, 10GBASE-CR, 10GBASE-KR, SGMII, 1000BASE-CX, 1000BASE-KX, 10GBASE-SR |
Data Rate | InfiniBand:SDR/DDR/QDR/FDR/EDR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary interface capabilities of the Mellanox MCX555A-ECAT? +
The MCX555A-ECAT is a versatile Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) adapter. It supports both 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand and 100GbE Ethernet connectivity via a single QSFP28 port. This flexibility allows IT architects to standardize on one hardware platform for both high-performance computing clusters and high-bandwidth Ethernet data center fabrics.
Does the MCX555A-ECAT support PCIe 3.0 or PCIe 4.0 slots? +
This specific model utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface. It is designed to provide full line-rate performance for 100Gb/s throughput when installed in a server with sufficient PCIe 3.0 lanes available. Ensure your server motherboard has a compatible physical x16 slot to accommodate the card's form factor and throughput requirements.
What physical form factor does the MCX555A-ECAT utilize? +
The MCX555A-ECAT comes equipped with a tall bracket, making it ideal for standard 2U or larger rack-mount servers. The card's single-port QSFP28 design is optimized for high-density networking environments where cable management and airflow are critical considerations for consistent thermal performance.
Can the MCX555A-ECAT handle low-latency requirements for HPC applications? +
Yes, as part of the ConnectX-5 family, this adapter is engineered for extremely low latency and high message rates. It features advanced offloading capabilities, including hardware-based RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) and RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), which are essential for minimizing CPU overhead in demanding clustered application environments.
Is the MCX555A-ECAT suitable for virtualization and cloud deployments? +
Absolutely. This adapter includes Mellanox Multi-Host technology and SR-IOV support, enabling efficient virtual machine scaling. It allows for the partitioning of a single physical port into multiple virtual functions, ensuring that virtualized workloads receive near-native networking performance while reducing the total number of required network adapters in the infrastructure.
Does this NIC support existing 100GbE switch infrastructure? +
The MCX555A-ECAT is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards for 100GbE. It will interoperate seamlessly with any standard-compliant 100GbE QSFP28 switch. Whether you are using it in Ethernet mode for data center traffic or InfiniBand mode for storage backends, it provides broad compatibility across major enterprise switch vendors.
How does the ConnectX-5 architecture improve CPU efficiency? +
The ConnectX-5 VPI adapter offloads networking tasks such as packet inspection, crypto offloads, and flow steering directly to the card. By offloading these compute-intensive processes from the host processor, the MCX555A-ECAT frees up significant CPU cycles, allowing your servers to dedicate more resources to actual application processing.
What is the recommended power consumption profile for this card? +
While power draw can fluctuate based on traffic load and link type (Ethernet vs. InfiniBand), this card is optimized for high-efficiency data center use. It is designed to adhere to standard PCIe power specifications, ensuring stable operation within the thermal envelopes typical for modern, high-performance enterprise server configurations.
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