Mellanox MCX556A-EDAT ConnectX5 VPI EDR Ethernett Network Adapter Card PCIe4x16 Dual Port QSFP28

The Mellanox MCX556A-EDAT ConnectX-5 VPI is a high-performance dual-port network adapter delivering exceptional 100Gb/s Ethernet connectivity through QSFP28 interfaces. This PCIe 4.0 x16 card features advanced hardware offloading capabilities including RDMA, RoCE, and SR-IOV virtualization support, dramatically reducing CPU overhead while maximizing throughput. Its VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) technology enables seamless switching between Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols on the same hardware. Key benefits include ultra-low latency for demanding applications, intelligent packet processing, advanced security features, and enterprise-grade reliability. Ideal for data centers, high-frequency trading, AI/ML workloads, and storage networks requiring maximum performance and flexibility.