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, 24/7 customer service, and worldwide shipping. All products come with a standard warranty. 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, our company operates a large-scale facility 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 $10 million inventory 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.