Mellanox Technologies
Mellanox Technologies MCX353A-FCBT ConnectX-3 10Gigabit Ethernet Card
A 10 Gigabit Ethernet plug-in card with a PCI Express x8 host interface and QSFP expansion slot for high-speed wired networking
- 10 GbE performance via PCIe x8 host interface
- QSFP expansion slot enables flexible 10GBase-X connectivity
- Plug-in card form factor fits standard server chassis
- RoHS-6 certified for environmentally responsible deployment
ConnectX-3 10GbE PCIe x8 QSFP Card
The Mellanox ConnectX-3 is a plug-in 10Gigabit Ethernet adapter that installs in a PCI Express x8 slot and uses a QSFP cage for the network link. It is built for servers or workstations that need a single 10GBase-X connection in a standard expansion form factor.
Check PCIe x8 slot and QSFP cabling
Verify that the host system has an available PCI Express x8 slot with the 2-inch by 5.6-inch clearance the card requires. Ensure you have compatible QSFP transceivers or direct-attach cables for the 10GBase-X link you intend to run.
Highlights
- 10 GbE performance via PCIe x8 host interface
- QSFP expansion slot enables flexible 10GBase-X connectivity
- Plug-in card form factor fits standard server chassis
- RoHS-6 certified for environmentally responsible deployment
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does the MCX353A-FCBT ship with a QSFP transceiver or must I source one separately?
The card provides a QSFP expansion slot; a compatible 10GBase-X transceiver must be purchased separately.
The ConnectX-3 is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet card — is that the only speed grade available in this product line?
This specific model is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet card; other ConnectX-3 variants with different speed grades exist but are separate part numbers.
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