Xilinx Alveo U45N 100 Gigabit Ethernet Card – High-Performance Dual Port PCIe 4.0 Network Adapter for Servers and Data Centers

The Xilinx Alveo U45N 100 Gigabit Ethernet Card offers enterprise-grade networking performance with line-rate acceleration up to 2x100G, ideal for hyperscalers, cloud service providers, telecom operators, and data center professionals. Designed to maximize network throughput and reduce latency, this plug-in card supports Optical Fiber connections for extended reach and high-speed data transfer between servers and network infrastructure. Its PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface ensures reliable and fast communication, making it suitable for high-performance computing environments. The dual-port configuration allows deployment of two high-speed network interfaces using a single expansion slot, optimizing hardware utilization and simplifying network architecture. Built with environmentally friendly RoHS 3 compliance, the U45N adheres to strict safety and sustainability standards, making it a responsible choice for data centers seeking eco-friendly solutions. Its full-height or half-length form factor provides flexibility for various server chassis setups, supporting demanding workloads and security policies. Leveraging AMD’s Alveo platform, the card is compatible with Vivado design tools and supports customization through open-source reference designs like OpenNIC, enabling hardware developers to tailor solutions for proprietary protocols or security enhancements. Whether used for network acceleration, security offloads, or storage workloads, this card delivers deterministic low latency and scalable performance for modern data center needs. Its robust feature set ensures seamless integration into existing infrastructures, providing high-speed connectivity without increasing operational costs, and supporting evolving network demands with ease.

Features:

• Line-rate performance with 2x100G data throughput for high-demand applications

• Deterministic low latency suitable for custom networking stacks

• Over 1 million LUTs FPGA fabric for building custom solutions

• Supports network, security, and storage workloads on a single platform

• Vivado Design Suite compatibility for RTL design and extensive IP catalog

• OpenNIC open source reference design for rapid development

• Support for network programming languages with Vitis Net compiler

• Dual 100GbE ports using a single PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for efficient connectivity

• Optical fiber support for extended distance data transmission

• Full-height or half-length form factor for versatile deployment

• RoHS 3 environmental compliance for eco-friendly operation