Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT Dual-Ports Adapter 56GBPS ConnectX-3 QSFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express 3.0 x8

Speed: 56Gbps

Unprecedented Data Transfer Rates

The Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT Dual-Ports Adapter is designed to provide users with lightning-fast data transfer rates, boasting a staggering speed of 56Gbps. This exceptional speed enables users to experience unparalleled performance and efficiency in their network operations.

Enhanced Productivity

With the ability to transfer data at such high speeds, the MCX354A-FCCT adapter significantly improves productivity for users. Whether it's large file transfers, data backups, or multimedia streaming, this adapter ensures that data is transmitted quickly and efficiently, reducing waiting times and maximizing workflow efficiency.

Reduced Latency

In addition to its impressive speed, the MCX354A-FCCT adapter also provides users with reduced latency. With lower latency, users can enjoy real-time responsiveness and seamless communication across their network. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require instant data transmission and minimal delays, such as virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing.

Future-Proof Investment

The 56Gbps speed of the MCX354A-FCCT adapter ensures that users are well-prepared for future advancements in network technology. As more demanding applications emerge and data requirements continue to grow, this adapter's high-speed capabilities will remain relevant and reliable, making it a future-proof investment for businesses and organizations.

Technology: ConnectX-3

Advanced Networking Technology

The Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT Dual-Ports Adapter is equipped with ConnectX-3 technology, a cutting-edge networking technology that offers a range of advantages for users. ConnectX-3 combines high-performance hardware acceleration with intelligent offloads to deliver exceptional network performance and efficiency.

Optimized Workloads

ConnectX-3 technology optimizes workloads by offloading various tasks from the CPU to the adapter itself. This offloading capability frees up valuable CPU resources, allowing them to be utilized for more critical tasks. By reducing CPU utilization, users can achieve higher throughput and lower latency, resulting in improved overall system performance.

Flexible Architecture

The ConnectX-3 technology also offers a flexible architecture that supports a wide range of network protocols and technologies. This adaptability ensures compatibility with various network infrastructures, making the MCX354A-FCCT adapter suitable for different deployment scenarios. Whether it's Ethernet, InfiniBand, or RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), users can rely on the flexibility of ConnectX-3 to meet their specific networking requirements.

Enhanced Virtualization Capabilities

Virtualization has become an integral part of modern network environments, and the ConnectX-3 technology excels in this area. With advanced virtualization features such as Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) and Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI), this adapter enables efficient and scalable virtualized environments. Users can create multiple virtual machines with dedicated network resources, ensuring optimal performance and isolation within virtualized environments.

Interface: QSFP+

Flexible Connectivity Options

The Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT Dual-Ports Adapter features a QSFP+ interface, offering users versatile connectivity options to suit their specific networking needs. The QSFP+ interface supports a variety of cables and transceivers, enabling seamless integration into different network infrastructures.

High-Speed Connectivity

The QSFP+ interface supports data rates of up to 40Gbps per port. This high-speed connectivity ensures fast and reliable data transmission, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as data centers, cloud computing, and storage area networks (SANs). With the MCX354A-FCCT adapter's QSFP+ interface, users can achieve exceptional performance and throughput in their network operations.

Flexibility in Deployment

Thanks to its QSFP+ interface, the MCX354A-FCCT adapter offers flexibility in deployment. Users can choose from a range of QSFP+ transceivers and cables to connect their adapter to different networking devices. Whether it's direct attach copper cables for short-distance connections or fiber optic cables for long-distance connections, the QSFP+ interface ensures seamless compatibility and reliable connectivity.

Ease of Use

The QSFP+ interface is designed for ease of use, featuring a hot-pluggable form factor that allows users to connect or disconnect the adapter without shutting down their systems. This hot-pluggable capability simplifies installation and maintenance processes, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted network operations.

Network: 10 Gigabit Ethernet

High-Speed Networking

The Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT Dual-Ports Adapter supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), offering users high-speed networking capabilities. With 10 GbE, users can achieve fast and reliable data transfer rates, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications that require rapid data transmission.

Improved Network Performance

10 GbE provides users with significantly improved network performance compared to lower-speed Ethernet options. With its higher bandwidth capacity, this adapter allows for the simultaneous transmission of large amounts of data, resulting in faster file transfers, reduced backup times, and smoother multimedia streaming. The MCX354A-FCCT adapter's 10 GbE support ensures that users can maximize network efficiency and productivity.

Scalability and Future-Readiness

10 GbE is highly scalable and future-ready, making it an excellent choice for organizations looking to expand their network capabilities. As data requirements continue to grow, the MCX354A-FCCT adapter's 10 GbE support ensures that users can handle increasing workloads without compromising performance. Additionally, the adapter's compatibility with higher-speed Ethernet standards allows for easy migration to even faster networks in the future.

Cost-Effective Solution

Despite its high-speed capabilities, 10 GbE is a cost-effective solution compared to higher-speed networking options. The MCX354A-FCCT adapter's support for 10 GbE provides users with a balance between performance and affordability, making it an attractive choice for businesses and organizations with budget considerations. Users can enjoy the benefits of high-speed networking without breaking the bank.

Bus: PCI Express 3.0 x8

High Bandwidth and Scalability

The Mellanox MCX354A-FCCT Dual-Ports Adapter utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 x8 bus interface, offering users high bandwidth and scalability for their network operations. The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides significant advantages in terms of data transfer rates and system expansion capabilities.

Enhanced Data Throughput

The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface supports higher data transfer rates compared to previous generations of PCIe interfaces. This enhanced throughput allows for faster communication between the adapter and the system, resulting in improved overall network performance. With the MCX354A-FCCT adapter's PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, users can achieve exceptional data throughput for their demanding applications.

Flexible System Expansion

PCIe 3.0 x8 offers ample bandwidth for system expansion, allowing users to connect multiple adapters and peripherals to their systems without experiencing bandwidth limitations. This scalability is particularly beneficial for organizations that require extensive networking capabilities or plan to expand their network infrastructure in the future. The MCX354A-FCCT adapter's PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures that users have the flexibility to meet their evolving networking needs.

Backward Compatibility

The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface maintains backward compatibility with previous generations of PCIe interfaces. This means that users can easily integrate the MCX354A-FCCT adapter into existing systems without compatibility issues. Whether it's a system with PCIe 2.0 or PCIe 1.0, the adapter's PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures seamless integration and optimal performance.