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Server and adapter fit
Confirm host platform, PCIe generation, OS/driver context and required interface speed before selecting ConnectX or BlueField models.
NVIDIA compatibility planning
Compatibility checklist for NVIDIA networking sourcing
Prepare a cleaner RFQ by checking adapter fit, switch role, optics, cables, software context and deployment constraints before requesting price or availability.
Compatibility checklist
What buyers should confirm before quotation
Compatibility is rarely a single field. For infrastructure projects, it usually combines server platform, interface speed, switch role, optics or cable reach, software environment and rollout timing.
Compatibility checklist
What buyers should confirm before quotation
Compatibility is rarely a single field. For infrastructure projects, it usually combines server platform, interface speed, switch role, optics or cable reach, software environment and rollout timing.
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Switch role and topology
Clarify whether the switch is used for top-of-rack, leaf-spine, AI fabric, storage or lab expansion.
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Optics, DAC, AOC and breakout scope
Match form factor, speed, reach, connector and breakout requirements before pricing cables or transceivers.
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Software and lifecycle context
Capture firmware, operating environment, existing infrastructure and documentation requirements before final quote review.
Buyer matrix
Map compatibility questions to the right NVIDIA product family
Use this matrix to turn technical uncertainty into structured RFQ notes.
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Network adapters
Will this adapter fit the target server platform and software environment?
Share server model, PCIe slot, OS, required speed and target part number.
Open family02
Ethernet switches
Does the switch role match the required Ethernet topology and port profile?
Share port speed, uplink plan, rack role, redundancy need and quantity.
Open family03
InfiniBand switches
Will the InfiniBand fabric meet AI or HPC cluster scale requirements?
Share cluster size, GPU/server count, bandwidth target and expansion plan.
Open family04
Optical transceivers
Are the optics compatible with the target port, reach and form factor?
Share speed, form factor, reach, connector and switch or adapter context.
Open family05
Cables & interconnects
Does the cable match length, connector and breakout requirements?
Share cable type, length, speed, connector pair and rack topology.
Open familyProducts to validate
Start compatibility review from exact product pages
Open the relevant product page, then send the part number with deployment and compatibility notes for follow-up.
MCX516A-CCAT
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MCX516A-CCAT• Network adapters
MCX516A-CCAT Dual-Port 100GbE Ethernet Adapter by NVIDIA
Dual-port 100GbE PCIe adapter with RoCE, 750ns latency, 200Mpps throughput. Ideal for AI, cloud, and storage with NVMe-oF, SR-IOV, and ASAP2 offloads.
- Low-profile PCIe add-in card. Ships with tall bracket mounted, short bracket included.
- PCIe 3.0 x16 (compatible with x8, x4, x2, x1; auto-negotiated)
- Up to 200 million messages per second (Mpps); 197 Mpps with DPDK
- SR-IOV: up to 512 Virtual Functions, 8 Physical Functions per port
- Yes – RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
- VXLAN, NVGRE, GENEVE, MPLS, NSH hardware encapsulation/de-encapsulation
- NVMe-oF target offloads, T10-DIF Signature Handover, SRP, iSER, NFS RDMA, SMB Direct
- Tag matching, rendezvous offload, adaptive routing, burst buffer offload, embedded PCIe switch, ODP, XRC, DCT
MCX4121A-XCAT
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MCX4121A-XCAT• Network adapters
NVIDIA ConnectX-4 Lx EN MCX4121A-XCAT – Dual-Port 10GbE SFP28 Adapter Card with RoCE Virtualization Offloads
Dual-port 10GbE SFP28 adapter with RoCE, SR-IOV virtualization, and VXLAN offloads. Ideal for cloud, storage, and database servers requiring low latency.
- PCIe 3.0 x8 (compatible with x16, x4, x2, x1; auto-negotiated)
- SR-IOV: up to 256 Virtual Functions, 8 Physical Functions per port
- Yes – RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
- TCP/UDP checksum offload, LSO/LRO, RSS, TSS, VLAN insertion/stripping
- NC-SI over MCTP (SMBus/PCIe), BMC interface, SDN eSwitch management, SPI flash, JTAG
- Not publicly specified – please confirm before ordering
- IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), 802.3az EEE, 802.1Qbb PFC, 802.1Qaz ETS, 1588v2, PCIe Gen 3.0
- Note: Specifications are based on NVIDIA public documentation. Please confirm exact details with sales for your order.
MCX631102AN-ADAT
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MCX631102AN-ADAT• Network adapters
NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx MCX631102AS-ADAT OCP 3.0 Adapter for Cloud & Enterprise
High-performance OCP 3.0 SmartNIC with 25/50GbE ports, PCIe Gen4, IPsec encryption, and SDN acceleration for cloud data centers.
- OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor (SFF), hot-pluggable
- PCIe Gen4 x8 (compatible with PCIe Gen3 x8)
- Zero-Touch RoCE, RoCE Congestion Control, IPsec over RoCE
- Inline IPsec (AES-XTS 256/512-bit), hardware root-of-trust, secure firmware update
- VXLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, GTP; ASAP2 connection tracking and stateful firewall
- SR-IOV (up to 256 VFs), VirtIO acceleration
- NC-SI, MCTP over SMBus/PCIe, NCSI over RBT, PLDM for monitor/control and firmware update
- Not publicly specified – please confirm with ordering
MCX631432AN-ADAB
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MCX631432AN-ADAB• Network adapters
NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx MCX631432AN-ADAB 25/50GbE SmartNIC
Dual-port 25/50GbE SmartNIC with PCIe Gen4, IPsec encryption, and Zero-Touch RoCE. Ideal for cloud, enterprise, and NFV workloads with 75Mpps throughput.
- PCIe Low Profile (also available in OCP 3.0 SFF)
- 2x 10/25GbE or 1x 50GbE (SFP28 / QSFP28 depending on SKU variant)
- PCIe Gen4 x8 (compatible with PCIe Gen3 x8)
- Zero-Touch RoCE, RoCE Congestion Control, IPsec over RoCE
- Inline IPsec (AES-XTS 256/512-bit), hardware root-of-trust, secure firmware update
- VXLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, GTP; ASAP2 connection tracking and stateful firewall
- SR-IOV (up to 256 VFs), VirtIO acceleration, Netronome-compatible flow API
- NC-SI, MCTP over SMBus/PCIe, PLDM for monitor/control and firmware update (DSP0248, DSP0267)
MCX653106A-HDAT-SP
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MCX653106A-HDAT-SP• Network adapters
NVIDIA ConnectX-6 MCX653106A-HDAT 200Gb/s Dual-Port InfiniBand Smart Adapter
Dual-port 200Gb/s InfiniBand smart adapter with PCIe 4.0 support, hardware encryption, and in-network computing for HPC and AI workloads.
- PCIe Gen 4.0/3.0 x16 (also supports x8, x4, x2, x1)
- RDMA, XRC, DCT, ODP, Hardware Congestion Control, 16M I/O channels, 8 VLs + VL15
- RoCE, LSO/LRO, checksum offload, RSS/TSS, VXLAN/NVGRE/Geneve offload
- NVMe-oF (target/initiator), T10-DIF, SRP, iSER, SMB Direct
- Hardware XTS-AES 256/512-bit block encryption, FIPS compliant
- NC-SI, MCTP over SMBus/PCIe, PLDM for Monitor/Firmware, I2C, JTAG
MCX75310AAS-NEAT
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MCX75310AAS-NEAT• Network adapters
NVIDIA ConnectX-7 MCX75310AAS-NEAT Dual-Port 400Gb/s InfiniBand & Ethernet Smart Adapter – PCIe 5.0 x16, NDR
High-performance 400Gb/s dual-port adapter with PCIe 5.0 x16, hardware security offloads, and NVMe-oF support for AI/HPC data centers.
- Ordering code
- MCX75310AAS-NEAT(900-9X766-003N-SQ0)
- PCIe 5.0 x16 (32 lanes)
- IPsec, TLS 1.3, MACsec, AES-XTS
- PCIe 5.0 x16
- PCIe 5.0 x16
- MCX75310AAS-NEAT (OCP var.)
- Note: MCX75310AAS-NEAT supports 400Gb/s InfiniBand (NDR) and 400/200/100/50/25/10GbE. Dimensions: 167.65mm x 68.90mm (HHHL). Includes tall and low-profile brackets. Power consumption < 25W typical.
Compatibility FAQ
Common compatibility questions before buying
Short answers for teams that need to reduce fit risk before requesting quotation or stock review.
Can I ask a compatibility question before requesting price?01
Yes. Compatibility context often improves the quotation because it reduces wrong-model risk and helps confirm whether substitutes or accessories should be discussed.
What information is most important for compatibility review?02
Part number, server or switch environment, target speed, optics or cable reach, operating system, quantity and deployment timeline are the most useful inputs.
Can compatibility review include cables and optics?03
Yes. For NVIDIA networking projects, cables and optics are often part of the same compatibility decision as adapters and switches.
Next step
Have a compatibility question for a live project?
Send the target model, server or switch environment, optics or cable requirement, quantity and timeline. We will route the request into sourcing and compatibility follow-up.