Description
The AddOn Mellanox® MCX354A-FCBT-AO is a high-performance 40-Gigabit Ethernet network interface card designed for advanced data center and enterprise environments. Built on the Intel XL710 chipset and compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards, it delivers up to 40Gbps of bandwidth and low-latency performance for virtualization, cloud computing, storage networking, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.
Featuring dual open QSFP+ ports, the card provides flexible connectivity options with support for both multimode (MMF) and single-mode (SMF) fiber transceivers. Advanced features like VLAN filtering ensure efficient network segmentation, while support for a wide range of operating systems makes it an ideal solution for diverse IT infrastructures. Each NIC includes both half-height and full-height brackets for flexible installation and is fully tested to guarantee compatibility and reliability from day one.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| SKU | MCX354A-FCBT-AO |
| Compatible OEM | Mellanox® |
| Compatible OEM Part Number | MCX354A-FCBT |
| Bus Type | PCIe 3.0 |
| Bus Width | PCIe x8 |
| Chipset | Intel XL710 |
| Data Protocol | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 40Gbps |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| External Connector | QSFP+ |
| Media Type | MMF or SMF |
| Type | Network Interface Card |
| Supported Standards | IEEE 802.3 |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows (2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003/2008/2008 R2), Mac OS X (10.x), Linux (2.4.x, 2.6.x), Novell, Unixware, SCO, FreeBSD, Windows CE |
| VLAN Support | Yes |
| Physical Dimensions (HxWxD) | 10.0 in x 6.0 in x 2.0 in |
| Shipping Weight | 0.4 lb |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code (US) | 8517.62.0090 |
| UNSPSC Code | 43201411 |
| UPC Code | 821455592212 |
| What's in the Box | 1× Network Interface Card |
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- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
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