Mellanox MCX516A-GCAT ConnectX-5 EN network interface card, 50GbE dual-port QSFP28, PCIe3.0 x16

Specifications:

• Brand Name:- Mellanox/NVIDIA
• Part Number:- MCX516A-GCAT
• Product Category:- Adapter Cards
• Product Type:- 50Gigabit Ethernet Card
• Host Interface:- PCI Express 3.0 x16
• Total Number of Ports:- 2
• Expansion Slot Type:- QSFP28
• Media Type Supported:- Optical Fiber
• Network Technology:- 50GBase-R4
• Device Supported:- Server
• Environmentally Friendly:-  Yes
• Product dimension:- 2.71 in. x 5.6 in./ 68.90mm x 142.24 mm
• Weight: 0.41 kg/ 0.90 Lbs
• Shipping Dimensions(LxWxH):- 8 x 4 x 2 Inches/20.3 x 10.2 x 5.08 Cm
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MCX516A-GCAT

Mellanox MCX516A-GCAT is a ConnectX-5 EN network interface card for the server that needs high bandwidth connectivity. This dual-port card enables Fifty Gigabit Ethernet or 50GbE and uses QSFP28 expansion slot type, and it is suitable to connect switches like Mellanox SN2700, SN3700, and Spectrum-based switches, among others. Thanks to PCI Express 3.0 x16, this card is featured for high-speed data transfer for data center applications and high-performance computing.

The networking and communication are enhanced as the card’s capacity supports up to 50Gbps per port. Its media type is optical fiber which is beneficial because it transmits data at high speeds and is very reliable. GCAT means General Connectivity Adapter Technology in the product name to highlight its versatility on multiple server platforms.

FAQs

What device is Mellanox MCX516A-GCAT used to connect?

It links servers to switches similar to the Juniper QFX/EX series via QSFP28 ports.

What is the speed of this card?

The card is scalable up to fifty gigabits per port.

Which network media is supported?

For data transmission, it supports optical fibre as it provides large bandwidth for data transmission.