Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN - network adapter

ConnectX-5 enables an innovative storage rack design, host chaining, by which different servers can interconnect directly without involving the Top of the Rack (ToR) switch. Alternatively, the Multi-Host technology can be used. Mellanox Multi-Host technology, when enabled, allows multiple hosts to be connected into a single adapter by separating the PCIe interface into multiple and independent interfaces. ConnectX-5 lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO) in the data center by reducing CAPEX, and by reducing OPEX by cutting down on switch port management and overall power usage.