Mellanox MCX353A-FCBT ConnectX-3 VPI Network Adapter Card Single Port QSFP FDR InfiniBand 40 Gigabit

The Mellanox MCX353A-FCBT ConnectX-3 VPI is a high-performance single-port network adapter delivering 40 Gigabit FDR InfiniBand connectivity through QSFP interface. This enterprise-grade card features Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) technology, enabling seamless switching between InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols on the same port. Key benefits include ultra-low latency data transmission, hardware-based transport offloads, and advanced RDMA capabilities that significantly reduce CPU overhead. The adapter excels in high-performance computing, data centers, and storage applications where maximum bandwidth and minimal latency are critical. Its unique selling points include proven Mellanox reliability, comprehensive virtualization support, and the flexibility to adapt to changing network requirements without hardware replacement, making it an ideal solution for demanding enterprise and HPC environments.