The 540-BCMW Dell Mellanox Connectx-6 Single Port Adapter is a powerful network adapter designed to improve the network performance of modern data centers. The adapter is manufactured by Dell Technologies, a leading provider of IT solutions to businesses worldwide. The adapter is based on Mellanox Connectx-6 technology, which is known for its high-speed connectivity, low latency, and efficient data handling capabilities. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of the 540-BCMW Dell Mellanox Connectx-6 Single Port Adapter in detail.
Mellanox Connectx-6 TechnologyBefore diving into the features of the 540-BCMW Dell Mellanox Connectx-6 Single Port Adapter, it's essential to understand the technology behind it. Mellanox Connectx-6 is a family of network adapters that are designed to provide high-speed connectivity and low latency for modern data centers. The technology supports speeds of up to 200Gb/s and offers a range of advanced features that improve network performance and efficiency.
One of the key features of Mellanox Connectx-6 technology is its support for RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access), a technology that enables direct memory access between servers and storage devices. RDMA can significantly reduce latency and improve data transfer rates, making it ideal for high-performance computing applications.
Another important feature of Mellanox Connectx-6 technology is its support for offloading network functions from the CPU to the adapter. This offloading capability can help reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance, especially in virtualized environments.
Features of Mellanox Connectx-6 1 Port AdapterThe 540-BCMW Dell Mellanox Connectx-6 Single Port Adapter offers a range of features that make it an ideal choice for modern data centers. Some of the key features of the adapter include:
High-speed connectivity: The adapter supports speeds of up to 200Gb/s, making it ideal for high-performance computing applications that require fast data transfer rates.
Low latency: The adapter has a low latency of less than 1?s, which helps reduce data transfer times and improve overall system performance.
PCIe 4.0 support: The adapter supports PCIe 4.0, the latest version of the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) standard, which offers faster data transfer rates than previous versions.
Support for RDMA: The adapter supports RDMA, enabling direct memory access between servers and storage devices and reducing data transfer latency.
Offloading capabilities: The adapter can offload network functions from the CPU to the adapter, reducing CPU utilization and improving overall system performance.
Virtualization support: The adapter is compatible with virtualized environments and can help improve network performance in virtualized data centers.
BenefitsThe 540-BCMW Dell Mellanox Connectx-6 Single Port Adapter offers several benefits that make it an ideal choice for modern data centers. Some of the key benefits of the adapter include:
Improved network performance: The adapter's high-speed connectivity, low latency, and offloading capabilities can significantly improve network performance, especially in high-performance computing applications.
Reduced CPU utilization: The adapter's offloading capabilities can help reduce CPU utilization, freeing up CPU resources for other tasks.
Lower power consumption: The adapter's offloading capabilities can also help reduce power consumption, which can lead to lower operating costs for data centers.
Compatibility with virtualized environments: The adapter's virtualization support makes it compatible with a wide range of virtualization platforms, enabling improved network performance in virtualized data centers.
General Information about the Dell 540-BCMW- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 540-BCMW
- Product Type: Network Adapter
- Form Factor: Plug-in Card - Low Profile
- Total Number of Port: 1
- Interface Type: PCI Express
- Ports: 100GB Ethernet / 100GB Infiniband Qsfp56 X 1
- Data Link Protocol: 100 Gigabit Infiniband
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Transfer Rate: 100 GBPS
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