Mellanox Networking Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your Mellanox Networking. Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | NVIDIA Spectrum Ethernet switches: SN2000 (100G) / SN3000 (200G) / SN4000 (400G) / SN5000 (Spectrum-4, 800G, Spectrum-X AI) / SN6000 (Spectrum-6); ConnectX NICs |
| Networking Options | ConnectX: 1-4 ports, 10G to 400G (ConnectX-7); SuperNICs up to 800 Gb/s; crypto offload to 400 Gb/s |
| Specification Source | Mellanox official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.
MAM1Q00A-QSA Mellanox Linkx QSFP+ to SFP+ Adapter Module (qsa)
MAM1Q00A-QSA28 Mellanox Linkx QSFP28 to SFP28 Adapter Module (QSA28)
MCP1600-E003E30 Mellanox Linkx Edr 100GB/S Infiniband QSFP28 DAC 3M
MCP1650-H001E30 NVIDIA Linkx Hdr 200GB/S QSFP56 DAC Cable 1M
MCP1650-H003E30 NVIDIA Linkx Hdr 200GB/S QSFP56 DAC Cable 3M
MCS8500 Mellanox Metrox LONG-HAUL Infiniband Switch
Upgrade Accessories
Rails, bezels, cable management arms, and drive caddies keep your server organized and serviceable. Replacing worn accessories extends the physical life of your equipment.
MBF1M332A-AECAT NVIDIA BLUEFIELD-1 Smartnic Dpu DUAL-PORT 25GBE SFP28 (ethernet)
MBF1M332A-AENAT NVIDIA BLUEFIELD-1 Smartnic Dpu DUAL-PORT 25GBE SFP28 (no Crypto)
MBF1M332A-ASCAT NVIDIA BLUEFIELD-1 Smartnic Dpu DUAL-PORT 25GBE SFP28 (crypto)
MBF1M332A-ASNAT NVIDIA BLUEFIELD-1 Smartnic Dpu DUAL-PORT 25GBE SFP28 (secure Boot)
MBF1M516A-CSCAT NVIDIA BLUEFIELD-1 Smartnic Dpu DUAL-PORT 100GBE QSFP28 (crypto)
MBF1M516A-CSNAT NVIDIA BLUEFIELD-1 Smartnic Dpu DUAL-PORT 100GBE QSFP28 (secure Boot)
Upgrade Cable
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
MCP1600-C003E30L Mellanox Linkx 100GBE QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable 3M
MCP1600-C00AE30L Mellanox Linkx 100GBE QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable 0.5M
MFA1A00-C003 Mellanox Linkx 100GBE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 3M
MFA1A00-C005 Mellanox Linkx 100GBE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 5M
MFA1A00-C010 Mellanox Linkx 100GBE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 10M
MFA1A00-C020 Mellanox Linkx 100GBE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 20M
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