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.

Condition: Refurbished
Warranty: 10 Years
UPC:
PN: MCX631102AN-ADAT