Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX512A-ACAT Dual-Port 25GbE Network Interface Card

The Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX512A-ACAT is a high-performance dual-port 25GbE network card designed for data-intensive environments. Supporting PCIe 3.0 x8 and flexible Ethernet speeds (1/10/25 GbE), this NIC card delivers ultra-low latency (750ns), advanced RDMA, NVMe over Fabrics offload, and hardware-accelerated virtualization. Ideal for cloud, storage, and telco applications, it maximizes throughput while minimizing CPU overhead.

Key Features

• Dual-port SFP28 connectivity supporting 1/10/25GbE speeds
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface with UEFI boot support
• RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for low-latency communication
• Hardware offload for NVMe over Fabrics, OVS, VXLAN, and Geneve
• SR-IOV support with up to 512 virtual functions

Core Technologies

The ConnectX-5 network card leverages cutting-edge technologies including ASAP² for accelerated packet processing, RoCE v2 for efficient RDMA, and PCIe Atomic Operations. It supports T10-DIF for end-to-end data integrity and features an embedded PCIe switch for multi-host configurations.

How It Works

The NIC card offloads network, storage, and virtualization processing from the host CPU. Using hardware-based encapsulation/decapsulation for overlay networks and match-action flow tables, it processes traffic at line rate. RDMA capabilities enable direct memory access between systems or between GPU and storage, reducing latency and CPU usage.

Applications

• Cloud Data Centers: Virtualized infrastructure, NFV, and SDN
• High-Performance Storage: NVMe over Fabrics, iSER, SMB Direct
• Telecommunications: 5G infrastructure, vRAN, low-latency routing
• Artificial Intelligence: GPU-direct communication, distributed training

Specifications

Advantages

• Superior throughput and lower latency compared to previous-generation network card solutions
• Hardware offloading reduces CPU utilization by up to 50%
• Flexible programmability for future protocol support
• Robust interoperability with major switches and operating systems

Service & Support

We provide 24/7 technical support, worldwide shipping, and a standard manufacturer warranty. Custom configuration and bulk order discounts are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this NIC card compatible with VMware ESXi?
A: Yes, the MCX512A-ACAT is fully compatible with VMware ESXi and supports NetQueue and SR-IOV.

Q: What cables are supported?
A: It supports DAC, AOC, and optical modules with SFP28 interfaces.

Q: Can I use this card for NVMe over Fabrics?
A: Absolutely. The card includes hardware offload for NVMe-oF initiator and target roles.

Precautions

• Ensure proper cooling and airflow in the server chassis.
• Use qualified optical or copper cables to avoid link degradation.
• Update to the latest firmware and drivers for optimal performance.
• Verify PCIe slot compatibility (requires x8 mechanical, x8 electrical).

Company Introduction

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