MCX653106A-HDAT-SP Mellanox 200gbe Network Card ConnectX-6 VPI Adapter

NVIDIA ConnectX-6 InfiniBand Adapter MCX653106A-HDAT

The NVIDIA ConnectX-6 InfiniBand Smart Adapter delivers breakthrough performance for high-performance computing, AI, and cloud data centers. Featuring 200Gb/s per port bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and advanced in-network computing offloads, this network card significantly accelerates data-intensive workloads while reducing CPU overhead.

Key Features:

• Dual-port 200Gb/s InfiniBand/Ethernet connectivity
• Hardware offloads for RDMA, NVMe over Fabrics, and encryption
• In-Network Computing acceleration for AI and HPC workloads
• Block-level AES-XTS 256/512 encryption with FIPS compliance
• Support for PCIe Gen 4.0 and NVIDIA Socket Direct technology

Characteristics

• Up to 200 Gb/s per port bandwidth
• 215 million messages per second
• Hardware-based encryption and T10-DIF offload
• Support for SR-IOV and ASAP² virtualization
• Low-profile PCIe and OCP 3.0 form factors

Technology

The ConnectX-6 NIC leverages cutting-edge technologies including RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), InfiniBand Verbs, and NVIDIA GPUDirect® RDMA. It supports NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF), Tunneling protocols (VXLAN, Geneve), and hardware-offloaded encryption compliant with IEEE AES-XTS standards.

Working Principle

The ConnectX-6 adapter uses dedicated processing engines to offload network, storage, and security operations from the host CPU. Through In-Network Computing, it performs data aggregation and reduction within the switch fabric, minimizing data movement and accelerating distributed applications.

Application & Usage

This network card is ideal for:

• High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters
• AI and Deep Learning training infrastructures
• Hyperscale cloud and enterprise data centers
• Storage disaggregation with NVMe-oF
• Virtualized and containerized environments

Specification Table

Advantages & Selling Points

• Superior throughput and lower latency compared to previous-generation NICs
• Hardware offloading reduces CPU load and increases system efficiency
• Enhanced security with inline encryption and FIPS compliance
• Seamless integration with NVIDIA GPUs and NVMe storage
• Robust support for virtualization and cloud-native environments

Service & Support

We offer comprehensive technical support, project support, and shipping options confirmed for the destination. All products come with Warranty terms confirmed in writing. Custom configuration and bulk order discounts are available.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between ConnectX-6 and earlier versions?
A: The ConnectX-6 offers higher bandwidth (200Gb/s), improved offload capabilities, and enhanced encryption features.

Q: Is this network card compatible with my existing switch?
A: Yes, it supports backward compatibility with InfiniBand and Ethernet switches supporting lower data rates.

Q: Does it support virtualization?
A: Yes, it supports SR-IOV with up to 1,000 virtual functions per port.

Precautions

• Ensure proper cooling in high-density deployments
• Verify PCIe slot generation compatibility for optimal performance
• Use qualified optical or DAC cables for best results
• Update to latest firmware and drivers from NVIDIA

Company Introduction

With over a decade of industry experience, The company works with qualified manufacturing and supply partners supported by a strong technical team. We have built a vast customer base and offer competitive pricing on high-quality networking products. Our portfolio includes top brands such as Mellanox, Ruckus, Aruba, and Extreme. We maintain a project-based sourcing capacity of network switches, NIC cards, wireless access points, controllers, and cables, enabling us to supply products in large quantities with reliable delivery and round-the-clock support.