Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT ConnectX-5 Dual-Port Internal Fiber Ethernet Network Interface Adapter Card

The Mellanox MCX516A-CDAT ConnectX-5 is a high-performance dual-port 100GbE fiber Ethernet network adapter designed for data centers and enterprise environments demanding maximum throughput and efficiency. This PCIe 3.0/4.0 compatible card delivers industry-leading bandwidth of up to 200Gbps aggregate throughput with ultra-low latency under 1 microsecond. Key features include advanced hardware offloading capabilities (RDMA, RoCE v2, GPUDirect), intelligent packet processing, and comprehensive virtualization support with SR-IOV. The adapter significantly reduces CPU overhead while accelerating applications like high-frequency trading, AI/ML workloads, storage networking, and cloud computing. Its dual-port design provides redundancy and load balancing, while the robust fiber connectivity ensures reliable long-distance transmission. Energy-efficient architecture and Mellanox’s proven reliability make this adapter ideal for organizations requiring maximum network performance, scalability, and future-proofing for next-generation data center infrastructures.