Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX 8H9YT Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP56 Network Card.

Dell Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP56 Network Card

The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX 8H9YT is a high-performance network adapter designed to enhance data center connectivity, cloud computing, AI workloads, and high-frequency trading applications. With dual 100GbE QSFP56 ports, this network card offers ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and enterprise-grade reliability.

Key Features and Specifications

Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP56 Interface

The Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX 8H9YT is equipped with two 100GbE QSFP56 ports, allowing seamless high-speed data transmission for demanding network environments.

Advanced Security and Encryption

This network adapter provides end-to-end encryption and security enhancements such as IPsec and TLS inline encryption, ensuring data integrity and protection.

Scalability and Virtualization Support

With support for SR-IOV, RoCE, and NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF), the ConnectX-6 DX optimizes resource allocation for virtualized environments, making it ideal for cloud infrastructures.

Low Latency and High Throughput

The card features hardware acceleration for data processing, reducing CPU overhead and delivering ultra-low latency, which is critical for financial trading and AI-driven applications.

Benefits of Using the Dell ConnectX-6 DX 8H9YT

Optimized Performance for Data Centers

Designed for modern data centers, this network adapter enables high-speed communication between servers, storage, and network infrastructure, reducing bottlenecks and improving efficiency.

Seamless Integration with Dell Servers

Fully compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers, the Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX ensures seamless installation and operation with Dell’s enterprise-grade hardware.

High Availability and Reliability

With built-in redundancy features and robust error-correction mechanisms, this network card enhances uptime and network stability.

Power-Efficient Networking

The power-efficient architecture of the ConnectX-6 DX helps reduce energy consumption while maintaining high-speed network performance.

Ideal Use Cases

Cloud Computing

The Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX is optimized for cloud service providers that require high-speed networking, low latency, and advanced virtualization capabilities.

AI and Machine Learning Workloads

With support for GPUDirect and RDMA, this network adapter enhances AI/ML applications by accelerating data transfers between compute nodes.

Financial and High-Frequency Trading

For environments that demand ultra-low latency, such as financial trading, this network card ensures real-time data processing with minimal delays.

Enterprise Storage Networks

The support for NVMe-oF makes it an excellent choice for storage networks requiring fast and efficient data transfers.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Model: ConnectX-6 DX 8H9YT
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
• Port Configuration: Dual-Port 100GbE
• Connector Type: QSFP56

Security Features

• IPsec & TLS Encryption
• Secure Boot
• Hardware Root of Trust

Supported Technologies

• Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
• GPUDirect for AI/ML
• NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)
• SR-IOV, RoCE, DPDK

Performance

• Max Throughput: 200Gbps (100GbE per port)
• Low Latency: Sub-microsecond

Compatibility and Installation

Compatible Operating Systems

The Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX supports multiple operating systems, ensuring flexibility across different platforms.

• Windows Server 2019/2022
• Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• VMware ESXi
• FreeBSD

Easy Installation Process

Installing the Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX is straightforward, with plug-and-play capabilities and driver support for major OS environments.

Supported Dell PowerEdge Servers

This network adapter is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers, including:

• Dell PowerEdge R650
• Dell PowerEdge R750
• Dell PowerEdge R7525