Mellanox MCX4121A-ACAT-LP ConnectX-4 Lx EN 2 x Ports SFP28 25Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Low-Profile Net...

SKU MCX4121A-ACAT-LP

Brand Mellanox

Dual 25Gb/s SFP28 Ethernet ports
PCI-Express 3.0 x8 host interface
Low-profile form factor for space-constrained systems
ConnectX-4 Lx EN architecture for high performance
Supports advanced networking features like RoCE and NVMe-oF
Ideal for high-performance computing, storage, and cloud environments
Energy-efficient design

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Network Adapter
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
Ports: 2 x SFP28
Speed: 25Gb/s per port
Form Factor: Low-Profile
Chipset: ConnectX-4 Lx EN

Product details

The Mellanox MCX4121A-ACAT-LP ConnectX-4 Lx EN is a high-performance network interface card designed for demanding enterprise and data center environments. It features dual SFP28 ports, each capable of 25Gb/s, providing significant bandwidth for high-speed networking. This low-profile card utilizes a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface for efficient data transfer to the host system.

Technical Information

Product Type	Network Adapter
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Ports	2 x SFP28

Additional Specifications

Speed	25Gb/s per port
Form Factor	Low-Profile
Chipset	ConnectX-4 Lx EN

Description

The Mellanox MCX4121A-ACAT-LP ConnectX-4 Lx EN network adapter is engineered to deliver exceptional performance and scalability for modern data centers. Its dual 25Gb/s SFP28 ports provide the necessary throughput for applications requiring high bandwidth, such as big data analytics, high-performance computing (HPC), and high-frequency trading. The ConnectX-4 Lx EN architecture is optimized for low latency and high message rates, making it suitable for latency-sensitive workloads. Leveraging the PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface, this adapter ensures rapid data transfer between the network and the host system's memory. The low-profile form factor allows for installation in a wider range of servers, including those with limited internal space. This makes it a versatile solution for various server configurations and blade systems. Beyond raw speed, the MCX4121A-ACAT-LP supports advanced features that enhance network efficiency and offload processing from the host CPU. These include Remote Direct Memory Access over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for efficient RDMA operations, and support for NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) to accelerate storage access. Its robust feature set and high performance make it a compelling choice for organizations looking to upgrade their network infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished