The NVIDIA Mellanox MCX631102AN-ADAT SmartNIC Firmware is a next-generation network interface controller that is designed to facilitate cloud and Enterprise data center deployments. This device is capable of delivering industry-leading performance with its advanced architecture and features. It is an ideal solution for companies that demand high-bandwidth, low-latency, and efficiency.

List of Features

• 26.33.1048 Firmware Version
• 100Gb/s Dual-port QSFP28 NIC Adapter
• Dual-core Arm Cortex A72 CPU
• Hardware-based stateless offload and flow processing
• Onboard Encryption
• Large Receive Offload (LRO)
• GPUDirect NIC architecture

Specifications

• Product Type: SmartNIC
• Interface: PCI Express 4.0 x16
• Ports: 2 x QSFP28
• Network Virtualization: SR-IOV, NIC Partitioning
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, PTPv2, and RoCE
• Encryption Standards : (AES-XTS, AES-GCM)

Using Technologies

• PCI Express 4.0 technology
• GPUDirect RDMA technology
• Multi-Host SR-IOV technology
• RoCE technology
• Hardware-based stateless offload and flow processing

Known Issues

There are a few known issues that may be encountered when using this device. These include compatibility or connectivity issues, firmware update failures, and problems with specific technologies. For example, problems with NVLink, PCIe Gen uplink or specific OSI layers might appear. It is highly suggested to keep your card on the last version or be closely accompanied by a qualificated technician. Troubleshootig depends on specific issues, manufacturer's advices should be followed.

Driver

The driver for NVIDIA Mellanox MCX631102AN-ADAT SmartNIC Firmware Version 26.33.1048 is included as part of the driver package for the Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx adapter device. Depending on the installation structure and work-flow of the user, this driver should be selected accordingly. The maintain is highly suggested for optimal performance.