Mellanox MCX623106AE-CDAT ConnectX-6 Dx 100GB Adapter QSFP56

Overview
The Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GB Adapter QSFP56 (part number MCX623106AE-CDAT) delivers ultra-high bandwidth and low latency for modern data center and high-performance computing environments. Designed for seamless integration into servers and storage systems, this adapter supports 100GbE connectivity over QSFP56 optics, enabling rapid data movement and scalable network architectures.

Key Features

• Native 100GbE support on a single QSFP56 port
• PCIe Gen4 x8 interface for maximum throughput and efficiency
• Advanced offload capabilities including RDMA, NVMe over Fabrics and TCP/IP
• Hardware acceleration for encryption and compression to reduce CPU load
• Energy efficient design with low power consumption per port
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3bs and other industry standards for interoperability

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Full height, full length PCIe card
• PCIe interface: PCIe Gen4 x8 (compatible with Gen3)
• Port type: 1 × QSFP56 (supports 100Gbps, 50Gbps and 40Gbps modes)
• Supported protocols: Ethernet, RoCE, iWARP, NVMe over Fabrics, TCP/UDP
• Maximum bandwidth: 100 Gbps per port (aggregate 100 Gbps)
• Latency: Sub microsecond for RDMA traffic
• Operating temperature: 0 deg to 45 deg C
• Power consumption: Typical 25 W, maximum 35 W

Applications
The ConnectX-6 Dx adapter is ideal for:

• High-performance computing clusters that require fast inter-node communication
• Data center servers handling large scale virtualization, cloud services and AI workloads
• Storage arrays and NVMe over Fabrics deployments that need low latency data paths
• Financial trading platforms where microsecond latency is critical
• Enterprise networking environments that demand reliable 100GbE connectivity for bandwidth intensive applications

By integrating the Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GB Adapter, organizations can future-proof their infrastructure, improve application performance, and reduce overall operational costs.