The NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx brings enterprise-class 25 Gigabit networking to mainstream servers at an accessible price point. This dual-port SmartNIC provides the perfect balance of performance and cost for organizations upgrading from 10G to 25G connectivity.
Designed for high-density data center deployments where every server needs reliable 25G connectivity. The ConnectX-6 Lx delivers hardware-accelerated RoCE, advanced security features, and intelligent offloads that maximize server efficiency. Two SFP28 ports provide 50 Gbps total bandwidth.
Perfect for general-purpose servers, virtualization hosts, storage systems, and edge computing platforms. The Lx variant offers the same advanced features as higher-end ConnectX-6 models but optimized for 25G speeds. Zero Touch RoCE eliminates complex network configuration for simple deployment.
Key Benefits:
- Cost-effective 25G connectivity for mainstream servers
- Hardware RoCE offload for storage acceleration
- PCIe 4.0 x8 interface prevents bottlenecks
- Secure boot with hardware root of trust
- TLS and IPsec encryption offload
- ASAP2 virtual switch acceleration
- Low power consumption for dense deployments
- Hot-swappable for maintenance without downtime
Ideal Use Cases:
- Server upgrades from 10G to 25G networking
- VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization hosts
- Storage servers requiring RoCE acceleration
- Edge computing and 5G infrastructure
- Database servers and application platforms
- Cloud service provider infrastructure
- Enterprise data center standardization
Technical Specifications:
- Dual SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25GbE per port
- PCIe 4.0 x8 host interface (backward compatible)
- 50 Gbps total bidirectional bandwidth
- Low latency optimized for enterprise workloads
- Hardware RoCEv2 with Zero Touch configuration
- SR-IOV with up to 127 virtual functions
- Stateful connection tracking offload
- TLS 1.3 and IPsec encryption acceleration
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) hardware support
- Standard height PCIe bracket
- Power consumption: 8W typical
- RoHS compliant
This refurbished card has been professionally tested and restored to like-new condition. Compatible with Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, and major hypervisors. Works seamlessly with all major switch vendors including NVIDIA Spectrum, Cisco Nexus, and Arista.
The ConnectX-6 Lx includes comprehensive management and monitoring capabilities. In-band telemetry provides real-time visibility into network performance. SNMP and Redfish APIs enable automated provisioning and lifecycle management.
Backed by Reef Telecom's industry-leading 10-year warranty. Perfect for organizations standardizing on 25G connectivity across their infrastructure. Professional configuration services available.
Backed by Reef Telecom's Industry-Leading 10 Year Warranty.
UPC:
PN: MCX631102AN-ADAT
