NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX®-6 InfiniBand/VPI Adapter Card (MCX653105A-ECAT)
[shortdesc]
- Adapter Card Size: 6.6 in. x 2.71 in. (167.65mm x 68.90mm), Connector: Single QSFP56 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical)
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[properties]
| Product Name | Mellanox ConnectX-6 VPI Single Port HDR100 100Gb/s InfiniBand & Ethernet Adapter Card |
| Description | High-performance network adapter card supporting 200Gb/s InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity with Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) for demanding applications and markets. |
| Model | MCX653105A-ECAT |
| Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Host Interface | PCI Express |
| Data Transfer Rate (Max) | 10 Gbps |
| Colour of Product | Green, Silver |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Ethernet LAN Ports | 1 |
| Networking Standards | IEEE 1588, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1Qau, IEEE 802.1Qaz, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qbg, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ba |
| Supported Network Protocols | SRP, iSER, NFS RDMA, SMB Direct, NVMe-oF |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | Yes |
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[specifications]
| Brand | Mellanox |
| Co2 Savings | May.41 |
| Internal | Yes |
| Component for | Server |
| PCI Version | 3.0 |
| Ethernet Interface Type | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN Data Rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling Technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Harmonized System (HS) Code | 85176990 |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | 10000 Mbit/s |
| Max Throughput | 200Gb/s (HDR100 InfiniBand & Ethernet) |
| Latency | Sub-600 nanoseconds |
| Messages per Second | 215 million messages |
| Encryption | Offload block-level encryption |
| Form Factor | PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 |
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ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter
The ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter is designed to provide high-performance connectivity for both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, supporting a range of data rates and features to ensure optimal performance in demanding environments.
Physical Specifications:
- Adapter Card Size: 6.6 in. x 2.71 in. (167.65mm x 68.90mm)
- Connector: Single QSFP56 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical)
Protocol Support:
- InfiniBand: IBTA v1.4 a
- 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, HDR100 (2 lane x 50Gb/s per lane)
- Ethernet:
- 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-CR2, 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/HDR100
- Ethernet: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s
- PCIe Gen3/4: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s/16GT/s, x16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible)
Power and Airflow:
- Voltage: 3.3Aux
- Maximum Current: 100mA
- Typical Power (Passive Cables): 15.6W
- Maximum Power: Please refer to ConnectX-6 VPI Power Specifications (requires NVONline login credentials)
- Maximum Power Available through QSFP56 Port: 5W
- Airflow (LFM) / Ambient Temperature:
- Passive Cables: 300 LFM / 55°C, 200 LFM / 35°C
- NVIDIA Active 2.7W Cables: 300 LFM / 55°C, 200 LFM / 35°C
Environmental:
- Temperature:
- Operational: 0°C to 55°C
- Non-operational: -40°C to 70°C c
- Humidity:
- Operational: 10% to 85% relative humidity
- Non-operational: 10% to 90% relative humidity
- Altitude (Operational): 3050m
Regulatory:
- Safety: CB / cTUVus / CE
- EMC: CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM / KC
- RoHS: RoHS Compliant
Notes:
- The ConnectX-6 adapters supplement the IBTA auto-negotiation specification to get better bit error rates and longer cable reaches. This supplemental feature only initiates when connected to another NVIDIA InfiniBand product.
- Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
- The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.
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NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX®-6 InfiniBand/VPI Adapter Card (MCX653105A-ECAT)
NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX®-6 InfiniBand/VPI Adapter Card (MCX653105A-ECAT)
[shortdesc]
- Adapter Card Size: 6.6 in. x 2.71 in. (167.65mm x 68.90mm), Connector: Single QSFP56 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical)
[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Product Name | Mellanox ConnectX-6 VPI Single Port HDR100 100Gb/s InfiniBand & Ethernet Adapter Card |
| Description | High-performance network adapter card supporting 200Gb/s InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity with Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) for demanding applications and markets. |
| Model | MCX653105A-ECAT |
| Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Host Interface | PCI Express |
| Data Transfer Rate (Max) | 10 Gbps |
| Colour of Product | Green, Silver |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Ethernet LAN Ports | 1 |
| Networking Standards | IEEE 1588, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1Qau, IEEE 802.1Qaz, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qbg, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ba |
| Supported Network Protocols | SRP, iSER, NFS RDMA, SMB Direct, NVMe-oF |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | Yes |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Brand | Mellanox |
| Co2 Savings | May.41 |
| Internal | Yes |
| Component for | Server |
| PCI Version | 3.0 |
| Ethernet Interface Type | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN Data Rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling Technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Harmonized System (HS) Code | 85176990 |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | 10000 Mbit/s |
| Max Throughput | 200Gb/s (HDR100 InfiniBand & Ethernet) |
| Latency | Sub-600 nanoseconds |
| Messages per Second | 215 million messages |
| Encryption | Offload block-level encryption |
| Form Factor | PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 |
[/specifications]
ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter
The ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter is designed to provide high-performance connectivity for both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, supporting a range of data rates and features to ensure optimal performance in demanding environments.
Physical Specifications:
- Adapter Card Size: 6.6 in. x 2.71 in. (167.65mm x 68.90mm)
- Connector: Single QSFP56 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical)
Protocol Support:
- InfiniBand: IBTA v1.4 a
- 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, HDR100 (2 lane x 50Gb/s per lane)
- Ethernet:
- 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-CR2, 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/HDR100
- Ethernet: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s
- PCIe Gen3/4: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s/16GT/s, x16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible)
Power and Airflow:
- Voltage: 3.3Aux
- Maximum Current: 100mA
- Typical Power (Passive Cables): 15.6W
- Maximum Power: Please refer to ConnectX-6 VPI Power Specifications (requires NVONline login credentials)
- Maximum Power Available through QSFP56 Port: 5W
- Airflow (LFM) / Ambient Temperature:
- Passive Cables: 300 LFM / 55°C, 200 LFM / 35°C
- NVIDIA Active 2.7W Cables: 300 LFM / 55°C, 200 LFM / 35°C
Environmental:
- Temperature:
- Operational: 0°C to 55°C
- Non-operational: -40°C to 70°C c
- Humidity:
- Operational: 10% to 85% relative humidity
- Non-operational: 10% to 90% relative humidity
- Altitude (Operational): 3050m
Regulatory:
- Safety: CB / cTUVus / CE
- EMC: CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM / KC
- RoHS: RoHS Compliant
Notes:
- The ConnectX-6 adapters supplement the IBTA auto-negotiation specification to get better bit error rates and longer cable reaches. This supplemental feature only initiates when connected to another NVIDIA InfiniBand product.
- Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
- The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.
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Description
[shortdesc]
- Adapter Card Size: 6.6 in. x 2.71 in. (167.65mm x 68.90mm), Connector: Single QSFP56 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical)
[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Product Name | Mellanox ConnectX-6 VPI Single Port HDR100 100Gb/s InfiniBand & Ethernet Adapter Card |
| Description | High-performance network adapter card supporting 200Gb/s InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity with Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) for demanding applications and markets. |
| Model | MCX653105A-ECAT |
| Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Host Interface | PCI Express |
| Data Transfer Rate (Max) | 10 Gbps |
| Colour of Product | Green, Silver |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Ethernet LAN Ports | 1 |
| Networking Standards | IEEE 1588, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1Qau, IEEE 802.1Qaz, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qbg, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ba |
| Supported Network Protocols | SRP, iSER, NFS RDMA, SMB Direct, NVMe-oF |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | Yes |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Brand | Mellanox |
| Co2 Savings | May.41 |
| Internal | Yes |
| Component for | Server |
| PCI Version | 3.0 |
| Ethernet Interface Type | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN Data Rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling Technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Harmonized System (HS) Code | 85176990 |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | 10000 Mbit/s |
| Max Throughput | 200Gb/s (HDR100 InfiniBand & Ethernet) |
| Latency | Sub-600 nanoseconds |
| Messages per Second | 215 million messages |
| Encryption | Offload block-level encryption |
| Form Factor | PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 |
[/specifications]
ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter
The ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter is designed to provide high-performance connectivity for both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, supporting a range of data rates and features to ensure optimal performance in demanding environments.
Physical Specifications:
- Adapter Card Size: 6.6 in. x 2.71 in. (167.65mm x 68.90mm)
- Connector: Single QSFP56 InfiniBand and Ethernet (copper and optical)
Protocol Support:
- InfiniBand: IBTA v1.4 a
- 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, HDR100 (2 lane x 50Gb/s per lane)
- Ethernet:
- 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-CR2, 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/HDR100
- Ethernet: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s
- PCIe Gen3/4: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s/16GT/s, x16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible)
Power and Airflow:
- Voltage: 3.3Aux
- Maximum Current: 100mA
- Typical Power (Passive Cables): 15.6W
- Maximum Power: Please refer to ConnectX-6 VPI Power Specifications (requires NVONline login credentials)
- Maximum Power Available through QSFP56 Port: 5W
- Airflow (LFM) / Ambient Temperature:
- Passive Cables: 300 LFM / 55°C, 200 LFM / 35°C
- NVIDIA Active 2.7W Cables: 300 LFM / 55°C, 200 LFM / 35°C
Environmental:
- Temperature:
- Operational: 0°C to 55°C
- Non-operational: -40°C to 70°C c
- Humidity:
- Operational: 10% to 85% relative humidity
- Non-operational: 10% to 90% relative humidity
- Altitude (Operational): 3050m
Regulatory:
- Safety: CB / cTUVus / CE
- EMC: CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM / KC
- RoHS: RoHS Compliant
Notes:
- The ConnectX-6 adapters supplement the IBTA auto-negotiation specification to get better bit error rates and longer cable reaches. This supplemental feature only initiates when connected to another NVIDIA InfiniBand product.
- Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
- The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.














