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Chelsio T62100-CR

Overview

The Chelsio T62100-CR is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed for enterprise servers, data centers, and high-throughput computing environments. It offers low latency, high bandwidth, and advanced offload capabilities to optimize networking performance for demanding workloads.

Key Specifications

  • Type: Network Interface Card (NIC)
  • Ports: 2 × 25/50/100GbE QSFP28 (model dependent)
  • Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Chipset: Chelsio T62100
  • Throughput: Up to 200 Gbps aggregate
  • Latency: Ultra-low latency for high-performance networking
  • OS Support: Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
  • Features: RDMA, RoCE, TCP/UDP offloads, VLAN tagging, Jumbo Frames, SR-IOV

Features

  • High-Speed Connectivity: Dual QSFP28 ports provide extremely high bandwidth for enterprise and HPC workloads.
  • RDMA and RoCE Support: Enables low-latency, high-throughput networking for data-intensive applications.
  • Advanced Offloads: TCP/UDP checksum offload, large send/receive offload, and VLAN tagging reduce CPU load.
  • Virtualization Optimized: SR-IOV and vNIC support for multiple virtual machines.
  • Enterprise Reliability: Designed for 24/7 operation in mission-critical environments.

Use Cases

  • Data Centers: High-speed connectivity for servers, storage, and cloud infrastructure.
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC): Low-latency networking for clustered compute nodes.
  • Virtualization: Supports multiple VMs efficiently with offload features.
  • Enterprise Networks: Ideal for storage, database, and application servers requiring high throughput and low latency.

Pros & Cons

Pros
✔ High throughput with dual QSFP28 ports
✔ RDMA/RoCE for low-latency, high-performance networking
✔ Advanced offloads reduce CPU usage
✔ SR-IOV and virtualization support
✔ Enterprise-grade reliability

Cons
✖ Expensive compared to standard NICs
✖ Requires PCIe 4.0 compatible platforms for peak performance
✖ Configuration may be complex for advanced features

Conclusion

The Chelsio T62100-CR is a high-performance NIC designed for enterprise servers, HPC, and data center environments. With ultra-low latency, high throughput, and advanced offload capabilities, it provides a reliable and efficient networking solution for modern, high-demand infrastructures.