Mellanox NVIDIA ConnectX-6 VPI MCX653106A-HDAT-SP Network Adapter Card - HDR IB (200Gb/s) and 200GbE Dual-Port QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 x16 Tall Bracket

The Mellanox NVIDIA ConnectX-6 VPI MCX653106A-HDAT-SP is a high-performance dual-port network adapter card designed for demanding data center environments. Supporting both InfiniBand HDR (200Gb/s) and 200GbE Ethernet, this adapter leverages PCIe 4.0 x16 interface to deliver exceptional throughput and low latency. Equipped with QSFP56 connectors and a full-height tall bracket, it is ideal for server integration in enterprise and HPC clusters.

Advantages

With support for advanced offload technologies such as RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF), and GPUDirect RDMA, this adapter reduces CPU overhead and accelerates data-intensive workloads. Its virtualization support (SR-IOV, VirtIO) enables efficient resource sharing in virtualized environments. The ConnectX-6 controller chipset ensures robust performance and reliability.

Suitable for

• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters requiring InfiniBand connectivity
• Enterprise data centers deploying 200GbE Ethernet networks
• Storage systems leveraging NVMe-oF and RDMA
• Virtualized environments with SR-IOV support

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
• Network Protocols: InfiniBand (VPI), Ethernet
• Max Data Rate: 200 Gb/s (HDR InfiniBand) / 200 GbE
• Number of Ports: 2
• Connector Type: QSFP56
• Controller Chipset: Mellanox ConnectX-6
• Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card
• Bracket Profile: Full-Height (Tall Bracket)
• Power Consumption: Typically 15.5W (Max)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Supported Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD
• Management Features: SNMP, MIBs, UEFI, PXE
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, VCCI, RCM

Recommendations

This adapter is recommended for system integrators and IT professionals building high-speed, low-latency networks for HPC, AI, and enterprise storage applications. Ensure your system has a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and adequate cooling for optimal performance.