NVIDIA ConnectX-7 1-Port 200G OSFP PCIe 5.0 x16 Adapter

Overview

The NVIDIA MCX75310AAS-HEAT is a high-performance network adapter designed for servers requiring ultra-fast connectivity. It fits into a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and provides a single OSFP port capable of delivering 200 Gb/s over Ethernet or InfiniBand NDR200. This adapter is tailored for demanding environments such as distributed AI training, high performance computing, and scale-out cloud services, where bandwidth and low latency are critical.

By supporting RDMA and RoCE protocols, it enables direct memory access between servers, reducing CPU load and improving response times. The integration of GPUDirect Storage and NVMe-oF offload engines further accelerates data transfers between GPUs and NVMe drives, ensuring efficient storage access with predictable latency.

Key features

• Single OSFP port delivering 200 Gb/s for high-speed Ethernet or InfiniBand NDR200 connectivity
• PCIe 5.0 x16 interface providing ample bandwidth for data-intensive workloads
• RDMA and RoCE support to enable low-latency, CPU-efficient data transfers across servers
• GPUDirect Storage allowing GPUs to access NVMe drives directly, enhancing data throughput
• NVMe-oF offload engine that accelerates storage fabric access while maintaining consistent latency
• ASAP2 accelerated switching for efficient flow steering and packet processing in software-defined networks
• Secure boot and hardware-based root-of-trust features to protect firmware and meet data center security standards
• Compatibility with modern Windows and Linux operating systems for seamless integration

Key specs

• Port type: Single OSFP
• Data rate: 200 Gb/s Ethernet or InfiniBand NDR200
• Host interface: PCIe 5.0 x16
• Supported protocols: RDMA, RoCE
• Storage acceleration: GPUDirect Storage, NVMe-oF offload engine
• Security: Secure boot, hardware-based root-of-trust
• Operating system support: Windows, Linux

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter integrates smoothly with servers running modern Windows and Linux distributions, making it a versatile choice for various data center environments. The single OSFP port supports both Ethernet and InfiniBand NDR200 standards, allowing flexible deployment in networks that require either protocol. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures that the card can handle the high data throughput demanded by contemporary GPU servers and storage appliances.

• Single OSFP port compatible with Ethernet and InfiniBand NDR200
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot interface for maximum data transfer rates
• Works with Windows and Linux platforms for broad server compatibility

Performance and reliability

The adapter’s support for RDMA and RoCE protocols reduces CPU overhead by enabling direct memory access between servers, which is essential for latency-sensitive applications. The ASAP2 accelerated switching technology manages flow steering and packet processing on the card itself, maintaining high throughput even under changing traffic conditions. Security features like secure boot and hardware root-of-trust ensure firmware integrity, aligning with strict data center security requirements.

• Low-latency data transfers that free CPU resources for application processing
• Hardware-accelerated packet processing to sustain network performance
• Robust security measures to protect firmware and data center infrastructure

Ideal uses and environments

This network adapter is well suited to environments where high bandwidth and low latency are essential. It fits well in GPU-accelerated servers used for AI training, high performance computing clusters, and cloud infrastructure nodes that demand reliable 200 Gb/s connectivity. Storage appliances benefit from its NVMe-oF offload capabilities, which speed up access to NVMe drives across the network. Its compatibility with major operating systems and advanced security features make it a practical choice for enterprise data centers focused on performance and protection.