Brief: Curious about how this performs in practice? Join us for a hands-on look at the NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 network adapter. This video showcases real-world deployment cases, demonstrating how its 200Gb/s throughput and in-network computing capabilities accelerate AI training and cloud data centers. You'll see the advanced hardware offloads in action and learn how it delivers ultra-low latency for high-performance computing environments.
Related Product Features:
- Delivers unprecedented 200Gb/s throughput per port with dual-port QSFP56 InfiniBand connectivity.
- Features PCI Express 4.0 x16 host interface with backward compatibility to Gen 3.0 for future-proof design.
- Includes hardware-accelerated XTS-AES 256/512-bit block-level encryption for enhanced security.
- Supports advanced in-network computing capabilities to offload computational tasks from host CPUs.
- Enables ultra-low latency communication with support for up to 215 million messages per second.
- Provides comprehensive virtualization support with SR-IOV for up to 1000 virtual functions.
- Offers protocol support for InfiniBand, Ethernet, and RoCE v2 for versatile deployment.
- Features adaptive routing with intelligent packet forwarding and out-of-order delivery support.
Faqs:
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What makes the ConnectX-6 different from previous generations?The ConnectX-6 introduces in-network computing capabilities, higher port speeds of 200Gb/s, enhanced encryption, and improved virtualization support compared to earlier models.
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Is this adapter compatible with existing InfiniBand infrastructure?Yes, the ConnectX-6 network card maintains backward compatibility with lower-speed InfiniBand systems and can auto-negotiate to appropriate speeds.
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What encryption standards are supported by this NIC card?The card features hardware-accelerated XTS-AES encryption with 256/512-bit keys and complies with FIPS security standards.
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Can this NIC card operate in both InfiniBand and Ethernet modes?Yes, the adapter supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, though configuration is required for the specific operational mode.