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NVIDIA ConnectX-5 EN MCX515A-CCAT
- Form factor
- Low-profile PCIe card
- Connector
- QSFP28
Before you order
- Confirm the exact SKU, part number, specification option and quantity.
- Confirm the host platform, port, electrical interface and firmware requirements.
- Confirm availability, lead time, destination and applicable service terms before payment.
| Form factor | Low-profile PCIe card |
|---|---|
| family | ConnectX-5 |
| category | ethernet_nic |
| connector | QSFP28 |
| protocols | Ethernet |
| Port count | 1 |
| Part Number | MCX515A-CCAT |
| Host interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Speed or compute | 100 GbE |
| Lifecycle literal | End of Life |
| Ports or connector | 1 QSFP28 |
| Canonical order code | 900-9X5AD-0016-ST1 |
| Card dimensions (mm) | 68.9 x 142.24 |
| Maximum power w passive | 17.0 |
| Typical power w passive | 14.2 |
| Ethernet supported rates (Gb/s) | 1, 10, 25, 40, 50, 100 |
| Operating temperature (degrees C) | 0 to 55 |
| Airflow lfm passive heatsink to port | 300 |
Product questions & answers
Is this the dual-port MCX516A-CCAT?
No. MCX515A-CCAT has oneQSFP28 port. The 516 model is a different dual-port configuration.
Does CCAT use PCIe 4 like the ConnectX-5 Ex variants?
No. This exact CCAT uses PCIe 3 x16. Do not transfer the host-interface specification of an Ex/CDAT product to this order code.
What is the published lifecycle?
The current manual lists the ConnectX-5 Ethernet line and exact CCAT order entry as end of life. Current inventory and support terms need separate confirmation.
What passive-cable power is documented?
The exact specification lists 14.2 W typical and 17.0 W maximum with a passive cable. Active-cable conditions and airflow are listed separately.
Can an Aarki ConnectX-5 case establish MCX515A-CCAT performance?
No. The historical NVIDIA-hosted Aarki case names ConnectX-5 with XCloud NFV at family level. It illustrates a system architecture, not this exact SKU, a current software certification or a guaranteed per-card result.
What should be checked when keeping a 100 GbE legacy deployment?
Confirm the full order code and OEM PSID, supported firmware/driver combination, PCIe width, cable qualification, port health, thermal margin and representative application throughput before accepting the replacement.