NVIDIA ( Mellanox ) MCX653435A-EDAI CONNECTX-6 VPI ADAPTER CARD

A high-performance dual-port network adapter supporting 200Gb/s Ethernet and InfiniBand, designed for data-intensive workloads in AI, HPC, cloud, and enterprise environments. Key features include ultra-low latency, hardware-accelerated RoCE/RDMA, and advanced offloads (encryption, compression, packet processing) to optimize CPU efficiency. Its Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) enables flexible deployment across Ethernet or InfiniBand networks. Unique selling points: unmatched throughput (up to 200Gbps per port), seamless scalability for hyperscale architectures, and NVIDIA’s ASAP² technology for GPU-direct networking, accelerating AI/ML workflows. Combines energy efficiency with robust security (TLS/IPSEC) and programmable pipelines for custom workloads, making it ideal for reducing operational costs while maximizing performance in demanding applications.