connectx-3

  1. zxv

    CX3 iSER

    This is a continuation of previous discussion here: NFSv3 vs NFSv4 vs iSCSI for ESXI datastores OK, so there is good news and bad news about connectx-3 and iser on esxi. First the bad news. The bad news is, there are issues with flow control which might or might not be able to be resolved...
  2. mattaw

    Request for ethtool dump - tracking the missing 40000baseLR4!

    From it's specifications it looks like the dual qsfp connectx-3 has 3W qsfp support including LR4. From the firmware release notes 40gb support: QSFP-40G-SR-BD MC2210511-LR4 Some internet posts of ethtool run on this show supported link types of 40000baseLR4/Full. 56 GbE over a ConnectX-3 VPI...
  3. djbon2112

    Canada WTB: ConnectX-3 dual-port, 96GB+24GB DDR3 ECC REG, HP GL360 G6 2.5" blankers, C6100 empty chassis

    Hello all! I'm looking for a couple parts to get my 3rd HP Proliant D360 G6 system up to snuff and to get my testing cluster off the ground. Specifically: * 1x Mellanox ConnectX-3 dual-port 10GbE card (MCX312A-XCBT specifically) - might be interested in 2 for the right price. * 4x HP Proliant...
  4. U

    Flashing stock Mellanox firmware to OEM (EMC) ConnectX-3 IB/Ethernet dual-port QSFP adapter

    Hello! I have the opportunity to purchase some used dual-port Mellanox MCX354A-QCBT ConnectX-3 cards with VPI network adapter. (10 GbE Ethernet and 40 Gbps InfiniBand.) These would be perfect for my cluster after correct configuration.. They were originally pulled from EMC systems and...
  5. L

    HP 649281-B21 ConnectX-3 VPI MCX354A-FCBT $35 + $8 shipping OBO ebay

    Unbelievable deal! These are low profile dual port cards capable of 56Gbps IB and 40Gbps Ethernet. I messaged the seller and bought 32 cards for $25 each plus shipping. He said he has 1300 in stock so there's plenty for everyone :) They can be flashed from their HP firmware to stock Mellanox...
  6. M

    Looking for a Connectx-3 custom firmware package

    Hi, I have four MCX341A-XCAN (Connectx-3 EN, one SFP+ port, OCP mezzanine format) on Quanta Windmill nodes, and I want to update the firmware. The current version is 2.10.3782, but the last upgradable version officially available on Mellanox site is the 2.31.1598. And i'm pretty sure there is...
  7. V

    Connectx-3 00W0055 Firmware

    I just purchased a few connectx-3 EN cards off ebay. This is a dual port card. It is FRU PN: 00w0055. Rev: A2 The listing said IBM connectx-3 EN card. When I do a search online I cant find any firmware updates for this card. I'm not even sure its an IBM model. Does anyone have any idea of...
  8. G

    ebay Mellanox Connectx-3 CX353A lot of 3

    My Mellanox ebay search popped this up. It's a lot of 3 connectx-3 CX353A's, bidding at $26 + $14 shipping. Lot of 3 Mellanox ConnectX-3 10Gigabit Ethernet Card PCI-e x8 MCX353A CX353A | eBay
  9. G

    Another Connectx-3 (IBM branded) Deal - $87.70

    Only have a second but wanted to share this: $87.70 shipped Lenovo 00W0053 MLNX ConnectX-3 EN 2PT SFP+ 10GbE Adapter Server ZZ | eBay Brand new- box was opened, but card was still sticker-sealed, and no evidence of wear on the connectors. Just ordered a second one before posting. First one...
  10. P

    WTB or Trade Mellanox ConnectX-3 Tall Bracket

    Hey everyone, I am in need of two Mellanox Dual Port ConnectX-3 Tall Brackets. I have the short brackets that I would be willing to swap / trade for. The controller I have is their Model # MCX312A-XCBT Please contact me if you have a few you would like to sell / trade for. Thanks