NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT
Brand: NVIDIA | Category: Network Switches
SKU: MCX850106AS-HEAT | Part #: MCX850106AS-HEAT | MPN: MCX850106AS-HEAT
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About the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT
L2/L3 switching, BGP/OSPF, VXLAN/EVPN — these management models determine your fabric role, and the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT is engineered to excel in each. This single-port 400GbE adapter represents the latest generation of NVIDIA high-performance networking, delivering ultra-low-latency, high-throughput connectivity for demanding enterprise data center environments. The ConnectX-8 SuperNIC architecture combines advanced packet processing, RDMA acceleration, and inline encryption to eliminate performance bottlenecks across storage, AI, and cloud infrastructure.
Designed for network engineers and AI infrastructure teams deploying next-generation fabric architectures, the MCX850106AS-HEAT leverages PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 connectivity and the OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor to integrate seamlessly into standard server platforms. NVIDIA's DOCA software framework, combined with support for RoCEv2, GPUDirect RDMA, and comprehensive virtualization (SR-IOV, VirtIO, DPDK), ensures compatibility with Linux, Windows Server, and VMware ESXi environments. Integrated offload engines including ASAP², stateless offloads, VXLAN/NVGRE encapsulation/decapsulation, and TLS/IPsec inline encryption reduce CPU overhead while maintaining line-rate performance. DCQCN congestion control and NVMe-oF target and initiator offload support further enhance operational efficiency in hyperscale deployments.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: NVIDIA
- Part Number: MCX850106AS-HEAT
- Product Line: ConnectX-8 SuperNIC
- Form Factor: OCP 3.0, Small Form Factor (SFF)
- Host Interface: PCIe Gen 5.0 x16
- Ethernet Speed: 400GbE
- Port Configuration: 1 x 400GbE QSFP112
- RDMA Technology: RoCEv2
- Offload Engines: ASAP², stateless offloads, VXLAN/NVGRE encapsulation/decapsulation, TLS/IPsec inline encryption
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 55°C
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | MCX850106AS-HEAT |
| Part Number | MCX850106AS-HEAT |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MCX850106AS-HEAT |
| Product Line | ConnectX-8 SuperNIC |
| Form Factor | OCP 3.0 (Open Compute Platform), Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 |
| Ethernet Speed | 400GbE |
| Number of Ports | 1 x 400GbE |
| Port Connector | QSFP112 |
| RDMA Technology | RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet v2) |
| GPUDirect RDMA | Supported |
| Offload Engines | ASAP² (Accelerated Switching and Packet Processing), stateless offloads, VXLAN/NVGRE encapsulation/decapsulation, TLS/IPsec inline encryption |
| Congestion Control | DCQCN (Data Center Quantized Congestion Notification) |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VirtIO, DPDK |
| Software Framework | NVIDIA DOCA (Data Center Infrastructure-on-a-Chip Architecture) |
| Operating System Support | Linux (MLNX_OFED), Windows Server, VMware ESXi |
| NVMe-over-Fabrics | NVMe-oF target and initiator offload supported |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (standard datacenter operating range) |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT
What does the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT do?
The NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT compatible with my infrastructure?
The NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC MCX850106AS-HEAT interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.