ASTER RACKIT — ITEM RFQ DRAFT Not an offer, order, stock allocation or OEM-approved BOM. Identifier: MCX456A-ECAT-AX Manufacturer: AXIOM Product family: Network adapter RECORDED ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Axiom MCX456A-ECAT-AX is a published network adapter catalog reference. Review host slot requirements, port layout and operating-system support for the intended system. ASTER RACKIT can prepare an enquiry using the complete part number; current availability and the offered unit require a quotation. DOCUMENTARY IDENTITY AND UNVERIFIED HARDWARE OBSERVATIONS Own published reference owner: AXIOM Complete ordering reference: MCX456A-ECAT-AX Hardware type: Network adapter Documented manufacturer product group: Interface Cards. This describes the manufacturer's own ordering portfolio, separately from the hardware type. Recorded hardware observations: 2 source-observed values remain unverified and 0 require review. Confirm operating specifications and the offered configuration against appropriate documentation. Qualification follows the active reviewed assessment and current ledger. Historical factory zero markers and private proposal markers do not decide the current qualification. A fixed hardware kit remains one complete ordering reference. Target-OEM names, internal chip makers, quantity labels and compatible-product lists do not become another own brand, equivalent PN or additional product. Physical manufacturer, exact revision, fitment, included kit contents, stock, price, warranty, authorization and offered-unit photography require separate confirmation. Source: https://www.axiomupgrades.com/page/network-server-adapters/ | Observed 2026-10-27T02:07:29.489414+00:00 | official_publisher_native_ordering_table Record type: supplier-reference URL: https://www.aster-rackit.com/explore/product/publisher94-axiom-mcx456a-ecat-ax-1fe8623a5c Quantity: [enter] Condition: [confirm] Destination: [enter] RECORDED TECHNICAL FIELDS — CHECK EVIDENCE STATUS - Interface literal in published description: PCIe 3.0 x16 [source_observed_unverified] | Source: https://www.axiomupgrades.com/page/network-server-adapters/ | Observed: 2026-10-27T02:07:29.489414+00:00 | Published source observation; the technical meaning and offered-unit specification are not independently verified. | literal_official_publisher_own_reference_description_token_parameter_role_unverified | Complete own reference: MCX456A-ECAT-AX | Native response SHA-256: 63221b01343c37e7631c58317bab0c0c3143559003248e9364d918781e050c1e; own field UTF-8 bytes 75237–75519, SHA-256 f4a322531b35430e006f15257af30f3fa7be91df15e393829839a41e16b8cb38; source https://www.axiomupgrades.com/page/network-server-adapters/; observed 2026-10-27T02:07:29.489414+00:00 - Rating literal in published description: 100Gbs [source_observed_unverified] | Source: https://www.axiomupgrades.com/page/network-server-adapters/ | Observed: 2026-10-27T02:07:29.489414+00:00 | Published source observation; the technical meaning and offered-unit specification are not independently verified. | literal_official_publisher_own_reference_description_token_parameter_role_unverified | Complete own reference: MCX456A-ECAT-AX | Native response SHA-256: 63221b01343c37e7631c58317bab0c0c3143559003248e9364d918781e050c1e; own field UTF-8 bytes 75237–75519, SHA-256 f4a322531b35430e006f15257af30f3fa7be91df15e393829839a41e16b8cb38; source https://www.axiomupgrades.com/page/network-server-adapters/; observed 2026-10-27T02:07:29.489414+00:00 SOURCE REFERENCES Published own-reference evidence; parameters and offered-unit details require review: https://www.axiomupgrades.com/page/network-server-adapters/ | Source type: Manufacturer-published own ordering table [official_publisher_native_ordering_table] | sourceObservedAt (native_response_completed_at): 2026-10-27T02:07:29.489414+00:00 | requestStartedAt: 2026-10-27T02:07:27.116845+00:00 | Confidence: official_publisher_own_reference_and_reviewed_hardware_object_literal_parameters_unverified www.axiomupgrades.com: https://www.axiomupgrades.com/page/network-server-adapters/ | Source type: Manufacturer-published own ordering table [official_publisher_native_ordering_table] | sourceObservedAt (native_response_completed_at): 2026-10-27T02:07:29.489414+00:00 | requestStartedAt: 2026-10-27T02:07:27.116845+00:00 | Confidence: official_publisher_own_reference_and_reviewed_hardware_object_literal_parameters_unverified PURCHASE CHECKS 1. Record adapter number, controller family, physical slot and bracket height. 2. Distinguish PCIe, OCP, mezzanine and vendor-specific cards even when advertised port speeds match. 3. Review firmware, drivers, operating system and transceiver requirements for the destination system. 4. Include cables, optics and any required feature entitlement in the scope. 5. Request both label and connector views. A generic networking photograph cannot identify the offered adapter. PHOTO / EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Adapter label Host slot connector Ports Bracket or carrier Optics when included Confirm current exact identity, compatibility, stock, price, warranty and delivery terms with sales@aster-rackit.com.