Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Ethernet Adapter MCX516A-CCAT

Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Ethernet Adapter MCX516A-CCAT

Brand: Mellanox | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: MCX516A-CCAT | Part #: MCX516A-CCAT | MPN: MCX516A-CCAT

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About the Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Ethernet Adapter MCX516A-CCAT

The Mellanox ConnectX-5 MCX516A-CCAT is a dual-port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe adapter built for low-latency, high-throughput storage and compute fabric connectivity.

At a glance — key specifications

Port Speed100GbE
ProtocolEthernet
Part NumberMCX516A-CCAT
ManufacturerMellanox
Rack Units1U or 2U (model-dependent)
Fans / PSURedundant hot-swap

Perfect for

  • Spine-leaf datacentre fabric
  • Top-of-rack access layer
  • AI training cluster networking (Quantum/Spectrum-X)
  • Campus core and aggregation
  • High-availability redundant fabric

Frequently asked questions

Does the Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Ethernet Adapter MCX516A-CCAT support our SFP transceivers?

Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-for CX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.

Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?

Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations before shipping, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.

What software licensing is included?

Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises at delivery.

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Technical Specifications

BrandMellanox
CategoryNetwork Adapters & NICs
SKUMCX516A-CCAT
Part NumberMCX516A-CCAT
ConditionNew
Port Speed100GbE
ProtocolEthernet
Fans / PSURedundant hot-swap
Model NumberConnectX-5
Manufacturer Part NumberMCX516A-CCAT
Port Count2 ports
Connector TypeQSFP28
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Max Throughput200 Gbps (aggregate)
Form FactorFull-height, full-length PCIe adapter
CompatibilityEnterprise servers and workstations with PCIe Gen3 slots

Frequently Asked Questions about Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Ethernet Adapter MCX516A-CCAT

What software licensing is included?

Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises at delivery.