This is a genuine EMC Mellanox ConnectX-3 CX312C Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (CNA) (P/N: CX312C, PCB000460, 105-000-855-00). Engineered for high-performance and flexibility in demanding data center environments, this adapter provides two ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity. Built on Mellanox's acclaimed ConnectX-3 technology, it offers advanced hardware offloads, ultra-low latency, and high bandwidth. As a Converged Network Adapter, it efficiently consolidates multiple network functions, supporting Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and iSCSI traffic over a single wire. This allows for reduced cabling complexity and cost, while accelerating performance for virtualized servers, cloud deployments, and storage-intensive applications within EMC storage solutions and other compatible systems.
Key Features
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Genuine EMC / Mellanox Adapter: Ensures perfect compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration with EMC storage solutions and other compatible systems.
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Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE): Provides two high-speed SFP+ ports for robust 10GbE network connectivity.
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Converged Network Adapter (CNA): Efficiently supports Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and iSCSI protocols over a single interface, simplifying network infrastructure.
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Mellanox ConnectX-3 Technology: Leverages Mellanox's proven architecture for ultra-low latency, high throughput, and efficient hardware offloads.
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PCIe Host Interface: Connects to the host system via a standard PCIe slot, ensuring high bandwidth to the system.
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Hardware Offloads: Accelerates various network and storage protocols, reducing CPU utilization and boosting application performance.
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Enhanced Virtualization: Supports features like SR-IOV (Single-Root I/O Virtualization) for improved performance and efficiency in virtualized environments.
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Reduced Cabling & Cost: Consolidates data and storage traffic, minimizing the need for separate network and Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs).
