Dell 540-BBKH Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI InfiniBand FDR x2 Low Profile Network Adapter Card for PowerEd...

Product Description

The Dell 540-BBKH is a high-performance network adapter card based on Mellanox's ConnectX-3 Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) technology. This card is specifically designed to provide extremely high-speed and low-latency connectivity, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications such as High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, large-scale data analytics, and enterprise data centers. The VPI architecture allows the card to operate seamlessly with both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, offering flexibility in network design and deployment. This particular adapter supports InfiniBand FDR (Fourteen Data Rate), which delivers aggregate bandwidth of up to 56 Gbps per port. This significantly accelerates data transfer rates between servers and storage, crucial for computationally intensive tasks. The card utilizes a PCI Express x2 interface, providing sufficient bandwidth for its intended high-speed operations. Its low-profile form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of server chassis, including those with limited internal space, making it suitable for dense server deployments. Key features of the Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI card include support for Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), which allows network adapters to transfer data directly from the memory of one computer to the memory of another without involving the operating system on either computer. This dramatically reduces CPU overhead and latency, further enhancing application performance. The Dell 540-BBKH is a critical component for environments that require maximum network throughput and minimal delay, ensuring efficient operation of high-demand workloads.