Product Type | Network Adapter |
Manufacturer | Lenovo |
Model | ConnectX-5 100GbE/EDR 1Px16PCIe |
Manufacturer Part Number | 4C57A08979 |
Form Factor | Plug-in card - Low-profile |
Weight | 170 g |
Power Consumption | ≤ 9W |
Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Lenovo Mellanox ConnectX-5 100GbE/EDR PCIe Network Adapter





Key Benefits

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- Delivers 100 Gbps throughput on a single port for bandwidth-intensive tasks.
- TAA compliance ensures it meets federal procurement standards.
- Backed by Lenovo and Mellanox engineering for enterprise-grade reliability.
Product Overview
The Lenovo Mellanox ConnectX-5 100GbE/EDR 1Px16PCIe network adapter is engineered for organizations requiring ultra-high-speed networking and robust data throughput. Featuring a single-port design on a PCI Express interface, it supports data transfer rates up to 100 Gbps, making it a strong solution for high-demand applications such as HPC, data centers, and high-frequency trading platforms. Its support for Gigabit Ethernet protocols ensures stability and compatibility with existing infrastructures.
TAA compliance and manufacture in Mexico qualify it for deployment in government-regulated environments. While specific details such as form factor are not provided, its technical strengths and regulatory readiness make the ConnectX-5 an optimal choice for performance-focused enterprise networks seeking low-latency and high-bandwidth solutions.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability | No |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
Certifications | RoHS, FCC Class A, CE, CB, UL |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS 6/6 |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Hardware Root of Trust | Yes |
Encryption Support | IPSec, TLS, AES-256 bit |
Access Control | PCIe isolation, secure firmware updates |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
Port Count | 1 |
Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
Port Type | QSFP28 |
Data Link Protocol | 100 Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand EDR |
Supported Protocols | RoCE, TCP/IP, UDP, iSCSI, SRP, NVMe over Fabrics |
Network Technology | 100G Ethernet / InfiniBand EDR |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6.6 x 2.7 x 0.7 in (167.6 x 68.9 x 17.8 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
Cooling | Passive |
Bracket Type | Standard and low-profile brackets included |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management | Not Applicable |
Management Interface | NC-SI over SMBus or MCTP over PCIe |
Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VMware NetQueue, DPDK, Microsoft VMQ |
Licensing Type | Hardware license – no recurring fees |