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Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT Network Adapter
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Mellanox SKU MCX516A-CDAT

Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT Network Adapter

5 Ex EN, PCIe 4.0 x16, Network adapter, 100 Gigabit QSFP28 x 2

$698.00

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The Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT is a member of the ConnextX-5 Ethernet Adapter Cards family. The Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT ConnectX-5 EN 100-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is engineered to deliver exceptional networking capabilities, including ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and superior performance. Specifically designed for data center applications, this adapter incorporates advanced features to enhance performance, minimize latency, and optimize data center efficiency. This product is capable of delivering up to 100Gb/s of throughput per pot. It is equipped with 16x PCIe 4.0 and Dual-Port QSFP 28.

Product NameMellanox MCX516A-CDAT Network Adapter
Product FamilyMellanox ConnectX-5 Series
Product TypeNetwork Adapter Card
ConnectorDual QSFP28 (copper and optical)
Data RateEthernet: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s, InfiniBand: SDR/DDR/QDR/FDR/EDR
PCI Express Gen 3.0/4.0SERDES @ 8.0 GT/s / 16.0 GT/s, 16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible)
Voltage12V
Maximum Current100 mA
Typical Power (Passive Cable)19.3 W
Maximum Power (Passive Cable)23.4 W
Maximum Power (Active 1.5W Cable)26.8 W
Maximum Power (Active 2.5W Cable)29.0 W
Size2.71 in x 5.6 in (68.90 mm x 142.24 mm)
Message Rate215 Mpps
Sub 0.8 µs LatencyYes
Supported Architecturesx86, Power, Arm
Airflow (Passive Cable)400 LFM
Airflow (Active 1.5W Cable)600 LFM
Airflow (Active 2.5W Cable)850 LFM
Airflow (Active 3.5W Cable)1000 LFM
Airflow (Active 5W Cable)1400 LFM
Operating TemperatureOperational: 0°C to 55°C, Non-operational: -40°C to 70°C
HumidityOperational: 10% to 85% relative humidity, Non-operational: 10% to 90% relative humidity
Altitude (Operational)3050 m
Regulatory ComplianceSafety: CB / cTUVus / CE, EMC: CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM, RoHS: RoHS compliant

The Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT is a member of the ConnextX-5 Ethernet Adapter Cards family. The Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT ConnectX-5 EN 100-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is engineered to deliver exceptional networking capabilities, including ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and superior performance. Specifically designed for data center applications, this adapter incorporates advanced features to enhance performance, minimize latency, and optimize data center efficiency. This product is capable of delivering up to 100Gb/s of throughput per pot. It is equipped with 16x PCIe 4.0 and Dual-Port QSFP 28.

Quick Specs

  • 16x PCIe 4.0
  • Dual-port QSFP28
  • Tall Bracket
  • RoHS-R6

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