Mikrotik Compatibility with Mellanox ConnectX2

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ycp

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Hey,

I am looking to purchase a Mikrotik CRS226 and purchase a couple Mellanox Connect X2 cards for connection to my server. So is the CRS226 sfp+ ports compatible with the Mellanox Connect X2 cards using Twinax cables.?

Also can i team the 2 sfp+ ports on the CRS226 with 2 Mellanox ConnectX2 cards for a 20gbps link?

Also can someone point me to some compatible twinax cables i am looking for 2 meter cables.
 

Patrick

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If you want 20gbps teaming, I might get a bit higher-end switch. The ConnectX-2 EN to CRS226 is not an issue but if you are going to try teaming 2x 20Gbps links through the MikroTik I might be a bit worried about performance. Where the CRS226 works well is if you are doing two independent 10GbE links.
 

ycp

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Ok
Then would the Dell X1052 switch be a good alternative from 20gbps teaming?