Mellanox MCX516A-CCAT ConnectX-5 – Dual Port 100GbE Network Card

✅ Key Features

• Model: MCX516A-CCAT – High-performance dual-port 100GbE network adapter from Mellanox ConnectX-5 series
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16 providing ultra-high bandwidth for data-intensive applications
• Ports: Two QSFP28 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet full-duplex connections
• Advanced Networking: Supports RDMA, RoCE v2, NVMe over Fabrics for low latency and high throughput
• Offloads: SR-IOV, VXLAN, and other hardware offloading capabilities to optimize CPU usage
• Compatibility: Designed for data centers, HPC, cloud, and enterprise environments with PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
• Use Case: Ideal for high-performance computing, storage networking, virtualization, and AI workloads
• Bandwidth: 200Gbps aggregate throughput
• Latency: Ultra-low latency support for real-time data transmission
• Virtualization Ready: Supports hardware acceleration for virtual machines
• Security: Hardware root of trust and secure boot support
• Energy Efficient: Low power consumption for sustainable deployments
• Thermal Design: Passive cooling with optimized airflow
• Driver Compatibility: Supports all major operating systems and hypervisors
• Application Areas: Financial analytics, hyperscale data centers, and AI research
• Form Factor: Standard low-profile bracket included for flexible server integration

📦 Description

The Mellanox MCX516A-CCAT ConnectX-5 network adapter delivers high-end performance and advanced capabilities for enterprise, data center, and high-performance computing environments. With dual 100GbE QSFP28 ports and PCIe 3.0 x16 bandwidth, it supports an aggregate throughput of 200Gbps, meeting the needs of the most demanding data-intensive tasks.

Designed to reduce CPU overhead and accelerate applications, this card supports RDMA, RoCE v2, NVMe over Fabrics, and advanced virtualization technologies including SR-IOV and VXLAN offloads. These features enable reduced latency and increased efficiency in virtualized, cloud, and AI workloads, making the MCX516A-CCAT ideal for use in scalable, high-speed infrastructures.

It is engineered for environments that prioritize reliability, efficiency, and future-proof technology, from scientific computing and machine learning clusters to massive storage fabrics. The card’s compatibility with major operating systems and hypervisors ensures seamless deployment in existing enterprise infrastructures.

Featuring passive thermal cooling and a low-profile bracket for compact installations, the MCX516A-CCAT is a robust and powerful addition to any performance-critical IT stack. Its intelligent hardware offloading and low-latency capabilities make it a trusted choice for evolving workloads in AI, data analytics, and next-gen storage solutions.

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