The 4C57A08979 Lenovo MCX555A-ECAT Connectx-5 VPI Adapter Card is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed for use in high-speed computing environments. The card is designed to provide extremely high bandwidth and low latency connectivity for a range of applications including cloud computing, virtualization, data analytics, and machine learning. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of this adapter card in detail.
Features of the Lenovo VPI Adapter CardThe 4C57A08979 Lenovo MCX555A-ECAT Connectx-5 VPI Adapter Card is designed to provide high-speed connectivity for both InfiniBand (IB) and Ethernet networks. The card features a single-port QSFP28 connector, which supports speeds of up to 100Gb/s. The card is also designed to be compatible with the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, providing maximum performance for high-speed data transfer.
The card is equipped with Mellanox's ConnectX-5 VPI technology, which provides support for both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols. The card supports InfiniBand Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) technology, which provides speeds of up to 100Gb/s, making it ideal for use in high-performance computing environments. The card also supports 100GbE Ethernet, which is ideal for use in data centers and cloud computing environments.
The 4C57A08979 Lenovo MCX555A-ECAT Connectx-5 VPI Adapter Card is designed to provide low latency connectivity, which is essential for high-performance computing environments. The card features Mellanox's advanced RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) technology, which provides direct memory access between systems, reducing latency and improving performance.
Benefits of the Lenovo Connectx-5 VPI Adapter CardThe 4C57A08979 Lenovo MCX555A-ECAT Connectx-5 VPI Adapter Card provides a range of benefits for high-performance computing environments. These include:
- High-Speed Connectivity: The card provides high-speed connectivity for both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks, with speeds of up to 100Gb/s. This makes it ideal for use in applications such as data analytics, virtualization, and machine learning, where high-speed data transfer is essential.
- Low Latency: The card provides low latency connectivity, which is essential for high-performance computing environments. This is achieved through Mellanox's advanced RDMA technology, which provides direct memory access between systems, reducing latency and improving performance.
- Compatibility: The card is designed to be compatible with a range of systems, including servers, workstations, and storage systems. This makes it easy to integrate into existing computing environments, providing a high-performance networking solution without the need for significant system changes.
- Reliability: The card is designed to provide reliable connectivity, with advanced features such as congestion control and error detection and correction. This ensures that data is transmitted reliably, even in high-traffic environments.
Overall, the 4C57A08979 Lenovo MCX555A-ECAT Connectx-5 VPI Adapter Card is a high-performance networking solution designed for use in high-speed computing environments. The card provides high-speed connectivity for both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks, with speeds of up to 100Gb/s, and is designed to provide low latency connectivity through Mellanox's advanced RDMA technology. The card is also compatible with a range of systems, providing a high-performance networking solution without the need for significant system changes. Overall, the Lenovo MCX555A-ECAT Connectx-5 VPI Adapter Card is an excellent choice for organizations looking to improve their high-performance computing capabilities.
- Manufacturer: Lenovo
- Part Number or SKU# 4C57A08979
- Product Type: Network Adapter 1 Port
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