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Dell 0M56PX ConnectX-3 VPI InfiniBand FDR x2 LP Network Adapter Card
- Utilizes Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) technology.
- Supports both InfiniBand FDR (Fourteen Data Rate) and high-speed Ethernet protocols.
- Low-profile (LP) form factor for installation in dense server chassis.
- Provides high bandwidth and low latency for demanding applications.
- Ideal for High-Performance Computing (HPC), storage, and data center networks.
- Offers dual-protocol support, simplifying infrastructure management.
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Product Overview
The Dell 0M56PX is a high-performance network adapter card featuring Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI technology. It supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, offering extreme flexibility for high-performance computing and data center environments.
Technical Information
| Technology | Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI |
| Protocol Support | InfiniBand FDR, Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Low-Profile (LP) |
Additional Specifications
| Bandwidth | Up to 56Gb/s (InfiniBand FDR) |
| Interface | PCIe |
Product Description
The Dell 0M56PX adapter card is a cutting-edge networking solution built upon the Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) architecture. This advanced technology allows the card to operate seamlessly in either an InfiniBand or Ethernet network environment, providing unparalleled flexibility for modern data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters. It supports InfiniBand FDR (Fourteen Data Rate), offering speeds of up to 56Gb/s, which is crucial for low-latency, high-throughput applications such as large-scale simulations, financial modeling, and big data analytics. Beyond its InfiniBand capabilities, the ConnectX-3 VPI also supports high-speed Ethernet protocols, enabling it to function as a powerful Ethernet adapter. This dual-protocol capability simplifies network infrastructure by allowing a single adapter to serve multiple networking needs, reducing hardware complexity and management overhead. The card is designed with a low-profile (LP) form factor, making it suitable for installation in dense server chassis where space is at a premium, such as 1U or 2U rack servers. Key features of the Dell 0M56PX include its ability to deliver extremely low latency and high message rates, essential for tightly coupled parallel processing in HPC environments. It also supports advanced features like RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and InfiniBand, which offload network processing from the CPU, further enhancing application performance. This adapter is an ideal choice for organizations seeking to maximize the performance and efficiency of their high-performance networks.