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MCGH29B-XCC - Dell / Mellanox Dual-Port VPI Mezzanine Card for PowerEdge M Series Server
- Dual-Port VPI (Virtual Path Interconnect) Mezzanine Card
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers
- Supports high-speed networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, InfiniBand)
- Enables converged network and storage traffic
- Mezzanine form factor for blade server integration
- High bandwidth and low latency
- Enhances server connectivity and performance
- Often used for high-performance computing (HPC) or demanding I/O workloads
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Mezzanine Card
- Interface
- Dual-Port VPI (Virtual Path Interconnect)
- Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge M-Series Blade Servers
- Form Factor
- Mezzanine
- Functionality
- Converged Network and Storage
- Protocols Supported
- Ethernet, InfiniBand (typically)
Product details
The Dell MCGH29B-XCC is a Dual-Port Virtual Path Interconnect (VPI) Mezzanine Card designed for Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers. It enables high-speed network and storage connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Mezzanine Card |
| Interface | Dual-Port VPI (Virtual Path Interconnect) |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge M-Series Blade Servers |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine |
Additional Specifications
| Functionality | Converged Network and Storage |
| Protocols Supported | Ethernet, InfiniBand (typically) |
| Bandwidth | High |
Description
The Dell MCGH29B-XCC is a specialized mezzanine card engineered for integration into Dell's PowerEdge M-Series blade server chassis. This card features Dual-Port Virtual Path Interconnect (VPI) technology, which is a key enabler for converged networking solutions. VPI allows a single physical interface to support multiple network and storage protocols, such as high-speed Ethernet and InfiniBand, thereby consolidating network infrastructure and reducing complexity. Designed specifically for the mezzanine slot within the M-Series blade servers, the MCGH29B-XCC provides a high-bandwidth, low-latency connection directly to the server's internal architecture. This is crucial for applications that are sensitive to network performance, including high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, large-scale virtualization environments, and data-intensive workloads that require rapid access to storage. By supporting converged traffic, this VPI mezzanine card allows blade servers to connect to both network switches and storage fabrics using a unified infrastructure. This not only simplifies cabling and reduces the number of required network interface cards (NICs) and host bus adapters (HBAs) but also enhances overall system efficiency and scalability. The MCGH29B-XCC is a critical component for organizations seeking to maximize the performance and flexibility of their blade server deployments.
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