This is a genuine Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dual Port 100Gb QSFP56 PCI-e Network Adapter with Low Profile Bracket (Dell P/N: Y53CK, 0Y53CK; Mellanox P/N: CX623106A; PCB P/N: PCB002342_01). Engineered for the most demanding high-performance computing (HPC), cloud, and enterprise data center environments, this adapter delivers cutting-edge 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) connectivity across two QSFP56 ports. The ConnectX-6 technology provides industry-leading throughput, ultra-low latency, and advanced hardware offloads such as RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), NVMe-oF (NVMe over Fabrics), and SR-IOV. Its PCIe Gen4 x16 interface ensures maximum bandwidth utilization, making it an indispensable component for accelerating AI/ML workloads, big data analytics, high-frequency trading, and advanced virtualization, where every millisecond and gigabit counts.

Key Features 

• Genuine Dell / Mellanox Adapter: Ensures full compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge servers and other compatible systems.

• Dual-Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE): Provides two high-speed QSFP56 ports, offering unparalleled network bandwidth for critical applications.

• QSFP56 Form Factor: Supports versatile connectivity with QSFP56 transceivers (for fiber) or Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables (transceivers/cables not included).

• PCIe Gen4 x16 Host Interface: Utilizes the latest PCIe Gen4 standard, providing immense bandwidth to the server for maximum data throughput and ultra-low latency.

• Mellanox ConnectX-6 Technology: Leverages Mellanox's advanced architecture for superior performance, efficiency, and hardware acceleration.

• RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) Support: Enables direct memory access between servers, bypassing CPU overhead, crucial for HPC and storage applications.

• NVMe-oF (NVMe over Fabrics) Offload: Accelerates NVMe storage traffic across the network, reducing latency and boosting storage performance.

• SR-IOV (Single-Root I/O Virtualization): Enhances virtualization efficiency by allowing virtual machines to directly access network hardware resources, reducing latency and improving VM density.

• Advanced Offloads & Security: Supports various hardware offloads (e.g., stateless, overlay networks) and security features to free up CPU cycles and enhance data protection.

• Low Profile Bracket: Designed for installation in high-density server chassis and space-constrained environments.