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IBM EC3A PCIE3 2 PORT 40GBE NIC ROCE QSFP+ Adapter
- PCIe Gen3 x8 interface for high-speed data transfer.
- Dual-port 40GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity.
- Supports ROCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) for low-latency, high-throughput data transfers.
- Equipped with QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) cages for optical transceivers.
- Ideal for high-performance computing (HPC), storage, and data-intensive applications.
- Designed for enterprise-grade reliability and performance.
- Leverages modern networking technologies for efficient data movement.
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Key specifications
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- PCIe Gen3 x8
- Ports
- 2 x 40GbE
- Connector Type
- QSFP+
- Technology
- ROCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- EC3A
Product details
The IBM EC3A is a PCIe Gen3 dual-port 40GbE NIC adapter featuring ROCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) and QSFP+ connectors. This high-performance adapter is designed for demanding enterprise and data center environments requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth network connectivity.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCIe Gen3 x8 |
| Ports | 2 x 40GbE |
| Connector Type | QSFP+ |
| Technology | ROCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | EC3A |
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Adapter |
Description
The IBM EC3A adapter is a cutting-edge Network Interface Card (NIC) engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern data centers and high-performance computing environments. Featuring a PCIe Gen3 x8 interface, it provides ample bandwidth to support its dual 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring rapid data throughput. The inclusion of ROCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) is a significant feature, enabling direct memory access between servers without involving the CPU, which drastically reduces latency and frees up processing resources for applications. This adapter utilizes QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) cages, which are standard interfaces for high-speed optical transceivers. This allows for flexible connectivity options using various types of fiber optic cables and transceivers, supporting different reach and performance requirements. The dual-port design further enhances its utility, allowing for network redundancy, link aggregation, or connection to separate networks, thereby increasing both performance and resilience. The EC3A is tailored for applications where speed and efficiency are paramount, such as high-performance storage solutions (e.g., NVMe-oF), distributed computing, real-time analytics, and large-scale virtualization. Its robust design and advanced features make it a critical component for building high-speed, low-latency network infrastructures capable of handling massive data flows.
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