C2000-NVME-Controller | RapidFlex NVMe™-oF Controllers - C2000
- Model: C2000-NVME-Controller
- Interface: PCIe Gen 4 x16
- Network: Dual 100 GbE ports
- Protocol: NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)
- Compatibility: Data center servers with PCIe Gen 4, NVMe-oF
- Dimensions: Not specified (standard PCIe card)
- Weight: Not specified
RapidFlex NVMe™-oF Controllers - C2000
High-Performance NVMe-oF
The Western Digital RapidFlex C2000 NVMe-oF Controller is a high-performance fabric bridge adapter that delivers low-latency access to external NVMe SSDs, matching the performance of internal server storage. With dual 100 GbE ports and 16 lanes of PCIe Gen 4, it doubles throughput for data-intensive applications like AI, machine learning, and big data analytics.
Low-Power Efficiency
Designed for eco-friendly data centers, the RapidFlex C2000 features a low-power architecture, enabling initiator cards with significantly reduced energy consumption. This efficiency supports sustainable, high-density configurations while maintaining robust performance for scale-out environments.
Flexible Disaggregation
Supporting both initiator and target modes, the C2000 enables NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) to separate storage from server refresh cycles, optimizing resource utilization. It supports RoCEv2 and TCP environments, ensuring seamless integration with various data center setups for composable disaggregated infrastructures.
Western Digital RapidFlex C2000: All Features
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4 x16 |
|---|---|
| Network | Dual 100 GbE Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2, TCP) |
| Performance | Scale-out performance, low latency, hardware IO acceleration |
| Modes | Initiator or target fabric bridge |
| Power | Low-power design for eco-friendly footprint |
| Compatibility | NVMe-oF compatible systems, data center servers |
Western Digital RapidFlex C2000: All Specifications
| Model | C2000-NVME-Controller |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4 x16 |
| Network Connectivity | Dual 100 GbE ports (RoCEv2, TCP support) |
| Form Factor | PCIe card, compact for high-density configurations |
| Protocol | NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) |
| Performance | Hardware-accelerated, low-latency, scale-out performance |
| Modes | Initiator or target fabric bridge |
| Power Consumption | Low-power design (specific values not provided) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (estimated, based on typical PCIe adapters) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (estimated, based on typical PCIe adapters) |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | Not specified (standard PCIe card size) |
| Weight | Not specified |
| System Compatibility | Data center servers with PCIe Gen 4 slots, NVMe-oF environments |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS (estimated, based on Western Digital standards) |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty (estimated, based on Western Digital standards) |
| Package Contents | RapidFlex C2000 controller, quick start guide |













