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What is the difference between X50130A and X50130B Ethernet adapters

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Applies to

  • NetApp AFF A70
  • X50130A Ethernet adapter
  • X50130B Ethernet adapter
  • NetApp ONTAP 9.x
  • NetApp Hardware Universe (HWU)
  • NetApp Parts Finder

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    Similarities

    • Both adapters use the NVIDIA ConnectX‑6 Dx (CX6‑DX) chipset.
    • ONTAP detects both adapters identically, including:
      • sysconfig output
      • Port type
      • Link speed
      • Standard adapter functionality
    • Hardware Universe specifications are identical.
    • Product images in Hardware Universe are identical.
    • No external physical or functional differences are documented.

    Observations

    • X50130B appears in the November 2025 price list.
    • NetApp Parts Finder lists AFX1K as a supported platform for X50130B.

    Documented differences

    • No public documentation confirms differences in:
      • Hardware design
      • Firmware behavior
      • Features or limitations

    Validation impact

    • No functional differences are observed in ONTAP operation.
    • Validation results obtained using an evaluation system with X50130A remain applicable to systems using X50130B.

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