NVIDIA Mellanox MNV101511A-BCIT Innova IPsec 10/40GbE Single QSFP PCIe3 HHHL

NVIDIA Mellanox® MNV101511A-BCIT — Innova IPsec EN 10/40GbE Single QSFP PCIe3.0 x8 HHHL

Technical Identity

The NVIDIA Mellanox® MNV101511A-BCIT is a first-generation Innova IPsec EN smart adapter combining a ConnectX-4 networking ASIC with an on-board FPGA for line-rate hardware IPsec offload. Single QSFP port (10GbE or 40GbE), 2GB on-board DRAM, Crypto Enabled, PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface, HHHL form factor, passive heat sink, Tall Bracket. Condition: Refurbished Grade A.

Specifications

• Brand: NVIDIA Mellanox
• Model / MPN: MNV101511A-BCIT
• Product family: Innova IPsec (first generation)
• Product type: Smart NIC / FPGA IPsec Accelerator
• Networking ASIC: ConnectX-4
• Ports: 1× QSFP (10GbE or 40GbE)
• Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• On-board memory: 2GB DRAM
• Crypto: Enabled (IPsec hardware offload via FPGA)
• Form factor: HHHL (Half Height Half Length)
• Cooling: Passive heat sink
• Bracket: Tall Bracket
• Protocol: Ethernet (10GbE or 40GbE)
• Condition: Refurbished Grade A

What This Is NOT

• NOT Innova-2. First-generation Innova (pre-Innova-2). Different SDK, smaller FPGA, and 2GB vs 4–8GB DRAM. Not interchangeable with Innova-2 software.
• NOT 25GbE or higher. Single QSFP at 10GbE or 40GbE only. For 25GbE/100GbE Innova-2, see MNV303212A.
• NOT InfiniBand. Ethernet EN only — no IB personality.
• NOT BlueField. Innova is FPGA-based IPsec offload, not Arm-core DPU. Different architecture and SDK.
• NOT supplied with cables, QSFP transceivers, or accessories.

Compatibility & Constraints

• Host: PCIe 3.0 x8 HHHL slot — verify chassis HHHL clearance.
• Network: Pairs with any 10GbE or 40GbE QSFP-capable Ethernet switch (Spectrum, Cisco Nexus, Arista, etc.).
• Software: Requires first-generation Innova SDK and MLNX_OFED. Not compatible with Innova-2 DOCA or SDK.
• Cables/Transceivers: Requires QSFP+ DAC, AOC, or transceiver (sold separately).
• Export: Crypto Enabled — verify destination country export compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What is the MNV101511A-BCIT?
First-generation Innova IPsec EN smart adapter: single QSFP 10/40GbE, ConnectX-4 ASIC plus FPGA, 2GB DRAM, Crypto Enabled, PCIe 3.0 x8, HHHL, passive heat sink.

Q. How does Innova differ from Innova-2?
Innova (first gen) has a smaller FPGA, 2GB DRAM, and PCIe 3.0. Innova-2 has a larger Xilinx Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA, 4–8GB DRAM, and PCIe 4.0. Software SDKs are separate and not interchangeable.

Q. Is MNV101511A-BCIT Crypto Enabled?
Yes — Crypto Enabled with FPGA-based IPsec hardware offload. Verify export compliance for your destination country.

Q. What speed does the single QSFP port support?
10GbE or 40GbE, depending on switch port mode and transceiver or cable type.

Q. What condition does T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS supply?
Refurbished Grade A — EEPROM-verified, cosmetically inspected, shipped from EU stock.

Why buy from T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS

T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS is a Europe-based data-center networking specialist. Every unit is MPN-identified, EEPROM-verified, and cosmetically inspected before leaving our EU warehouse. Multi-currency invoicing, worldwide express shipping, and free pre-sale technical consultation for HPC / AI fabric design included. See tes-itsolutions.com.