NVIDIA Mellanox® MBF2H532C-AECOT — BlueField-2 P-Series DPU 25GbE Dual SFP56
Technical Identity
The NVIDIA Mellanox® MBF2H532C-AECOT is a BlueField-2 P-Series Data Processing Unit (DPU) featuring dual-port 25GbE SFP56 connectivity, 32GB on-board DDR4, PCIe Gen4 x8 host interface, integrated BMC, Secure Boot Enabled, and Crypto Enabled. Form factor: Full Height Half Length (FHHL) with Tall Bracket. Delivers hardware-accelerated network, storage, and security offloads in a single PCIe card. Condition: New factory-sealed.
Specifications

Brand: NVIDIA Mellanox
Model / MPN: MBF2H532C-AECOT
Product family: BlueField-2 P-Series DPU
Product type: Data Processing Unit (DPU / SmartNIC)
Network ports: 2× 25GbE SFP56
Host interface: PCIe Gen4 x8
On-board memory: 32GB DDR4
Management: Integrated BMC + 1GbE OOB management port
Security: Secure Boot Enabled, Crypto Enabled
Form factor: FHHL (Full Height Half Length)
Bracket: Tall Bracket included
Protocol: Ethernet (25GbE per port)
Offloads: RoCE v2, NVMe-oF, IPsec, TLS, OVS, DOCA applications
Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
Condition: New factory-sealed

What This Is NOT

NOT a standard NIC. The MBF2H532C-AECOT is a full DPU with ARM cores, on-board DDR, and BMC. It is not a passthrough NIC.
NOT a BlueField-2 E-Series. This is the P-Series (PCIe form factor), not the E-Series (mezzanine/OCP).
NOT a 100GbE card. Each SFP56 port operates at 25GbE. For 100GbE DPU, see MBF2H536C-CECOT.
NOT Crypto Disabled. This SKU has Crypto Enabled — verify export compliance requirements for your destination.
NOT supplied with cables, transceivers, or SFP modules.

Compatibility & Constraints

Host interface: PCIe Gen4 x8 slot (backwards compatible with Gen3 x8 at reduced bandwidth).
Network: Standard 25GbE SFP56/SFP28 switches — NVIDIA Spectrum-2 / Spectrum-3 or third-party 25GbE infrastructure.
Software stack: NVIDIA DOCA SDK, MLNX_OFED, BlueField-2 BSP (Ubuntu / CentOS). BMC requires IPMI/Redfish-compatible management software.
Pre-deployment: Verify PCIe slot wattage, host BIOS PCIe settings, firmware version, and DOCA/BSP compatibility before deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MBF2H532C-AECOT?
The MBF2H532C-AECOT is a NVIDIA BlueField-2 P-Series DPU — a PCIe Gen4 x8 card combining dual-port 25GbE SFP56 networking, 32GB DDR4, ARM Cortex-A72 cores, integrated BMC, Secure Boot Enabled, and Crypto Enabled, offloading networking, storage, and security from the host CPU.
Q. What does the integrated BMC provide on the MBF2H532C-AECOT?
The integrated BMC on the MBF2H532C-AECOT enables out-of-band management via the 1GbE OOB port, supporting IPMI and Redfish interfaces for remote power control, firmware updates, and monitoring independent of the host OS.
Q. What is the difference between BlueField-2 P-Series and E-Series?
P-Series (this MBF2H532C-AECOT) is a standard PCIe add-in card with a bracket for direct server slot insertion. E-Series is an OCP/mezzanine form factor designed for blade or open-chassis platforms. Both provide equivalent DPU functionality.
Q. What protocols and offloads does the MBF2H532C-AECOT support?
Ethernet at 25GbE per port. Hardware offloads include RoCE v2, NVMe-oF initiator/target, IPsec/TLS crypto, Open vSwitch (OVS), and NVIDIA DOCA-based applications for storage, security, and network virtualization.
Q. What condition does T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS supply for the MBF2H532C-AECOT?
New factory-sealed. Each unit is EEPROM and vendor-data verified, cosmetically inspected, and shipped from EU stock in anti-static packaging with global B2B express logistics.
Why buy from T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS is a Europe-based data-center networking specialist. Every unit is identified by MPN before leaving our warehouse. EU stock, multi-currency invoicing, worldwide express shipping, and free pre-sale technical consultation.