Specifications
ConnectX-6 OCP 3.0 cards were tested for Shock & Vibe in accordance with NVIDIA test procedures, as the OCP spec 3.0 available at that time did not contain any S&V definitions.
A newer version of the OCP spec 3.0 has defined S&V specifications and NVIDIA is in the midst of retesting these cards to comply with OCP spec 3.0.
For more information on NVIDIA Shock & Vibe test procedure, please contact NVIDIA.
Please note that in STBY mode, only port0 is available.
Physical |
Size: 4.52in. x 2.99in. (115mm x 76mm) | |||||
Connector: Dual SFP28 Ethernet (copper and optical) | ||||||
Bracket Type: |
MCX562A-ACAI: Internal lock bracket MCX562A-ACAB: Thumbscrew (Pull-Tab) bracket | |||||
Protocol Support |
Ethernet: 25GBASE-CR/CR-S, 25GBASE-SR, 25GBASE-LR, 25G Ethernet Consortium, 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER, SGMII / 1000BASE-X | |||||
Data Rate: 1/10/25 Gb/s Ethernet | ||||||
PCI Express Gen3: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s (respectively), 16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible) | ||||||
Power and Airflow |
Voltage: 3.3V_EDGE, 12V_EDGE | |||||
Active Mode |
Standby | |||||
Power |
Cable Type |
12V_EDGE |
3.3V_EDGE | |||
Typical Power(a) |
Passive Cables |
12.9W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
1.5W Active Cables |
16.35W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum Power |
Passive Cables |
15.3W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
0.75W Active Cables |
18.82W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum power available through SFP28 port: 1.5W | ||||||
Airflow |
Cable Type |
Hot Aisle HSK to Port |
Cold Aisle @35°C Port to HSK | |||
Active Mode @55°C |
Standby Mode @45°C |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
Passive Cable |
300LFM |
100LFM |
TBD |
TBD | ||
Active 1.5W Cable |
400LFM |
100LFM |
TBD |
TBD | ||
Environmental |
Temperature |
Operational |
0°C to 55°C | |||
Non-operational |
-40°C to 70°C(b) | |||||
Humidity |
Operational |
10% to 85% relative humidity | ||||
Non-operational |
10% to 90% relative humidity | |||||
Altitude (Operational) |
3050m | |||||
Regulatory |
Safety |
CB / cTUVus / CE | ||||
EMC |
CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM | |||||
RoHS |
RoHS compliant |
a. Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
b. The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.

Physical |
Size: 4.52in. x 2.99in. (115mm x 76mm) | |||||
Connector: Dual QSFP28 Ethernet (copper and optical) | ||||||
Bracket: Internal lock bracket | ||||||
Protocol Support |
Ethernet: 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-KR4, 100GBASE-SR4, 50GBASE-R2, 50GBASE-R4, 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-KR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-ER4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 20GBASE-KR2, 10GBASE-LR,10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-CX4, 10GBASE-CR, 10GBASE-KR, SGMII, 1000BASE-CX, 1000BASE-KX, 10GBASE-SR | |||||
Data Rate: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s Ethernet | ||||||
PCI Express Gen3.0: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s x16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible Note
PCIe 3.0 x16 bus can supply a maximum bandwidth of 128Gb/s only (=16 * 8GT/s, including overhead), and therefore cannot support 200Gb/s when both network ports of MCX556A-ECAT run at 100Gb/s.
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Power and Airflow |
Voltage: 3.3V_EDGE, 12V_EDGE | |||||
Power |
Cable Type |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
12V_EDGE |
3.3V_EDGE | |||||
Typical Power(a) |
Passive Cables |
16.5W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
21.7W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum Power |
Passive Cables |
19.3W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
24.5W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum power available through QSFP28 port: 2.2W | ||||||
Airflow |
Cable Type |
Hot Aisle @55C HSK to Port |
Cold Aisle @35C Port to HSK | |||
Active Mode @55C |
Standby Mode @45C |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
Passive Cable |
300LFM |
100LFM |
NA |
NA | ||
Active 2.2W Cable (85°C cage limit) |
300LFM |
100LFM |
NA |
NA | ||
Environmental |
Temperature |
Operational |
0°C to 55°C | |||
Non-operational |
-40°C to 70°C(b) | |||||
Humidity |
Operational |
10% to 85% relative humidity | ||||
Non-operational |
10% to 90% relative humidity | |||||
Altitude (Operational) |
3050m | |||||
Regulatory |
Safety |
CB / cTUVus / CE | ||||
EMC |
CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM | |||||
RoHS |
RoHS compliant |
a. Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
b. The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.

Physical |
Size: 4.52in. x 2.99in. (115mm x 76mm) | |||||
Connector: Single QSFP28 Ethernet (copper and optical) | ||||||
Bracket: Internal lock bracket | ||||||
Protocol Support |
Ethernet: 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-KR4, 100GBASE-SR4, 50GBASE-R2, 50GBASE-R4, 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-KR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-ER4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 20GBASE-KR2, 10GBASE-LR,10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-CX4, 10GBASE-CR, 10GBASE-KR, SGMII, 1000BASE-CX, 1000BASE-KX, 10GBASE-SR | |||||
Data Rate: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s Ethernet | ||||||
PCI Express Gen3.0: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s x16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible | ||||||
Power and Airflow |
Voltage: 3.3V_EDGE, 12V_EDGE | |||||
Power |
Cable Type |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
12V_EDGE |
3.3V_EDGE | |||||
Typical Power(a) |
Passive Cables |
14.5W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
17W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum Power |
Passive Cables |
17.2W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
19.8W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum power available through QSFP28 port: 2.2W | ||||||
Airflow |
Cable Type |
Hot Aisle @55C HSK to Port |
Cold Aisle @35C Port to HSK | |||
Active Mode @55C |
Standby Mode @45C |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
Passive Cable |
250LFM |
100LFM |
200LFM |
100LFM | ||
Active 2.2W Cable (85°C cage limit) |
250LFM |
100LFM |
200LFM |
100LFM | ||
Environmental |
Temperature |
Operational |
0°C to 55°C | |||
Non-operational |
-40°C to 70°C(b) | |||||
Humidity |
Operational |
10% to 85% relative humidity | ||||
Non-operational |
10% to 90% relative humidity | |||||
Altitude (Operational) |
3050m | |||||
Regulatory |
Safety |
CB / cTUVus / CE | ||||
EMC |
CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM | |||||
RoHS |
RoHS compliant |
a. Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
b. The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.

Physical |
Size: 4.52in. x 2.99in. (115mm x 76mm) | |||||
Connector: Dual QSFP28 Ethernet (copper and optical) | ||||||
Bracket type: |
MCX566A-CDAB: Thumbscrew (Pull-Tab) bracket MCX566A-CDAI: Internal lock bracket | |||||
Protocol Support |
Ethernet: 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-KR4, 100GBASE-SR4, 50GBASE-R2, 50GBASE-R4, 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-KR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-ER4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 20GBASE-KR2, 10GBASE-LR,10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-CX4, 10GBASE-CR, 10GBASE-KR, SGMII, 1000BASE-CX, 1000BASE-KX, 10GBASE-SR | |||||
Data Rate: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s Ethernet | ||||||
PCI Express Gen3.0/4.0: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s /16.0GT/s, x16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible Note
PCIe 4.0 x16 bus can supply a maximum bandwidth of 256Gb/s (=16 * 16GT/s, including overhead), and therefore is able to support 200Gb/s when both network ports run at 100Gb/s
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Power and Airflow |
Voltage: 3.3V_EDGE, 12V_EDGE | |||||
Power |
Cable Type |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
12V_EDGE |
3.3V_EDGE | |||||
Typical Power(a) |
Passive Cables |
19.65W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
24.8W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum Power |
Passive Cables |
23.9W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
29.0W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum power available through QSFP28 port: 2.2W | ||||||
Airflow |
Cable Type |
Hot Aisle @55C HSK to Port |
Cold Aisle @35C Port to HSK | |||
Active Mode @55C |
Standby Mode @45C |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
Passive Cable |
500LFM |
100LFM |
NA |
NA | ||
Active 2.2W Cable (85°C cage limit) |
500LFM |
100LFM |
NA |
NA | ||
Environmental |
Temperature |
Operational |
0°C to 55°C | |||
Non-operational |
-40°C to 70°C(b) | |||||
Humidity |
Operational |
10% to 85% relative humidity | ||||
Non-operational |
10% to 90% relative humidity | |||||
Altitude (Operational) |
3050m | |||||
Regulatory |
Safety |
CB / cTUVus / CE | ||||
EMC |
CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM | |||||
RoHS |
RoHS compliant |
a. Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
b. The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.

Physical |
Size: 4.52in. x 2.99in. (115mm x 76mm) | |||||
Connector: Single QSFP28 Ethernet (copper and optical) | ||||||
Bracket type: |
MCX565M-CDAB: Thumbscrew (Pull-Tab) bracket MCX565M-CDAI: Internal lock bracket | |||||
Protocol Support |
Ethernet: 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-KR4, 100GBASE-SR4, 50GBASE-R2, 50GBASE-R4, 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-KR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-ER4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 20GBASE-KR2, 10GBASE-LR,10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-CX4, 10GBASE-CR, 10GBASE-KR, SGMII, 1000BASE-CX, 1000BASE-KX, 10GBASE-SR | |||||
Data Rate: 1/10/25/40/50/100 Gb/s Ethernet | ||||||
PCI Express Gen3.0/4.0: SERDES @ 8.0GT/s /16.0GT/s, x16 lanes (2.0 and 1.1 compatible | ||||||
Power and AIrflow |
Voltage: 3.3V_EDGE, 12V_EDGE | |||||
Power |
Cable Type |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
12V_EDGE |
3.3V_EDGE | |||||
Typical Power(a) |
Passive Cables |
19W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
21.5W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum Power |
Passive Cables |
23W |
0.33W |
TBD | ||
2.2W Active Cables |
25.6W |
0.33W |
TBD | |||
Maximum power available through QSFP28 port: 2.2W | ||||||
Airflow |
Cable Type |
Hot Aisle @55C HSK to Port |
Cold Aisle @35C Port to HSK | |||
Active Mode @55C |
Standby Mode @45C |
Active Mode |
Standby Mode | |||
Passive Cable |
500LFM |
100LFM |
300LFM |
100LFM | ||
Active 2.2W Cable (85°C cage limit) |
500LFM |
100LFM |
300LFM |
100LFM | ||
Environmental |
Temperature |
Operational |
0°C to 55°C | |||
Non-operational |
-40°C to 70°C(b) | |||||
Humidity |
Operational |
10% to 85% relative humidity | ||||
Non-operational |
10% to 90% relative humidity | |||||
Altitude (Operational) |
3050m | |||||
Regulatory |
Safety |
CB / cTUVus / CE | ||||
EMC |
CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM | |||||
RoHS |
RoHS compliant |
a. Typical power for ATIS traffic load.
b. The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package.

All dimensions are in millimeters. All the mechanical tolerances are +/- 0.1mm.

MCX562A-ACAI Drawings |
MCX562A-ACAB Drawings |
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MCX566A-CCAI Drawings |
MCX566A-CDAB Drawings |
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MCX566A-CDAI Drawings |
MCX565M-CDAI/MCX565M-CDAB Drawings |
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All dimensions are in millimeters. All the mechanical tolerances are +/- 0.1mm.
MCX562A-ACAI Bracket |
MCX562A-ACAB Bracket |
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MCX566A-CCAI / MCX566M-GDAI / MCX566A-CDAI Bracket |
MCX565A-CCAB / MCX565M-CDAB Bracket |
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MCX565M-CDAI Bracket |
MCX566A-CDAB Bracket |
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