Description
Product Overview
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter, also known as 540-BBQI, is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed for enterprise-grade servers and storage systems. This adapter offers fast, reliable, and efficient connectivity for mission-critical applications, such as high-performance computing (HPC), big data analytics, and cloud computing. In this article, we will take a closer look at the features, benefits, and specifications of the 540-BBQI Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter.
Features of Pcie 3.0 Network Adapter
The 540-BBQI Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter is a single-port adapter that supports both InfiniBand (IB) and Ethernet protocols. This adapter uses Mellanox’s ConnectX-4 ASIC, which delivers high throughput and low latency, making it ideal for high-performance applications. The adapter also supports Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI), which allows users to run both IB and Ethernet traffic over the same adapter.
The 540-BBQI Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter uses the PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 interface, which provides high bandwidth and low latency. This interface also supports advanced features such as dynamic lane scaling, which allows the adapter to operate at lower lane widths if necessary, reducing power consumption and increasing flexibility.
The 540-BBQI Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter also supports Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), which enables direct data transfers between the memory of two remote hosts without involving the CPU. This feature reduces latency and CPU overhead, making it ideal for HPC and other latency-sensitive applications.
Benefits 1 Ports Network Adapter
The 540-BBQI Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter offers several benefits for enterprise-grade servers and storage systems. Firstly, the adapter provides high bandwidth and low latency, which is essential for high-performance applications such as HPC, big data analytics, and cloud computing. This high performance also enables faster data transfers, which can improve application performance and reduce processing time.
Secondly, the 540-BBQI Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter supports both IB and Ethernet protocols, allowing users to leverage existing network infrastructure while also providing the flexibility to choose the best protocol for their application needs. The VPI feature also enables users to run both IB and Ethernet traffic over the same adapter, simplifying network infrastructure and reducing costs.
Thirdly, the 540-BBQI Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 EDR IB VPI Single Port x16 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter supports RDMA, which reduces CPU overhead and latency, enabling faster data transfers and improving overall application performance.
Main Specification about the Dell 540-BBQI
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 540-BBQI
- Device Type: Network Adapter
Technical Information
- Form Factor : Plug-in Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : PCI Express 3.0 X16
