Introduction; Product Overview - Nvidia Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx User Manual

Introduction

Product Overview

This is the User Guide for Ethernet adapter cards based on the ConnectX®-4 Lx integrated circuit
device. These adapters connectivity provide the highest performing low latency and most flexible
interconnect solution for PCI Express Gen 3.0 servers used in Enterprise Data Centers and High-
Performance Computing environments.
The following provides the ordering part number, port speed, number of ports, and PCI Express speed.
Each adapter is shipped with two bracket heights - short and tall (assembled).
ConnectX-4 Lx 10Gb/s Ethernet Adapter Cards
Model
Part Number
Ethernet Data Rate
Network Connector Type
PCI Express Connectors
Dimensions
UEFI
Host Management
RoHS
IC Part Number
Device ID
ConnectX-4 Lx 25Gb/s Ethernet Adapter Cards
Model
Part Number MCX4121A- ACAT
Network
Connector
Type
Ethernet Data 1/10/25 Gb/s
Rate
PCI Express
PCIe Gen 3.0 SERDES @ 8.0GT/s
Connectors
Dimensions
UEFI
ConnectX-4 Lx 10Gb/s Ethernet Adapter Cards
MCX4121A-XCAT
1/10 Gb/s
Dual-port SFP28
PCIe Gen 3.0 SERDES @ 8.0GT/s
2.71 in. x 5.6 in. (68.90mm x 142.24 mm) – low profile
4117 for Physical Function (PF)
4118 for Virtual Function (VF)
ConnectX-4 Lx 25Gb/s Ethernet Adapter Cards
2.71 in. x 5.6 in. (68.90mm x 142.24 mm) – low profile
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RoHS Compliant
MT27712A0-FDCF-XE
Dual-port SFP28
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