Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI Ethernet Network Adapter EDR IB 100Gbs Dual port QSFP28 PCIe3.0

The Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT ConnectX-5 VPI is a high-performance dual-port network adapter delivering exceptional 100Gbps Ethernet and EDR InfiniBand connectivity through QSFP28 interfaces. This versatile PCIe 3.0 card features Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) technology, enabling seamless switching between Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols on the same hardware. Key benefits include ultra-low latency for demanding applications, hardware-based offloading capabilities that reduce CPU overhead, and advanced RDMA support for accelerated data center performance. The dual-port design provides redundancy and increased bandwidth, while the ConnectX-5 architecture delivers industry-leading efficiency for high-frequency trading, AI/ML workloads, storage networks, and cloud computing environments. Its unique selling proposition lies in the protocol flexibility, enterprise-grade reliability, and ability to future-proof network infrastructure investments.