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40K8916 - IBM Top Spin 2 x Ports 10GbE 128MB InfiniBand Card
- 2 x Ports InfiniBand connectivity.
- 128MB memory buffer.
- High-speed, low-latency communication.
- Designed for HPC and cluster environments.
- Supports advanced networking protocols.
- Enhances inter-node communication performance.
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Key specifications
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- InfiniBand Card
- Ports
- 2 x InfiniBand
- Memory
- 128MB
- Interface
- InfiniBand
Product details
The IBM 40K8916, also known as 'Top Spin', is a high-performance InfiniBand card featuring 2 x Ports and 128MB of memory. It is designed for high-speed, low-latency communication, typically used in demanding cluster and high-performance computing environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | InfiniBand Card |
| Ports | 2 x InfiniBand |
Additional Specifications
| Memory | 128MB |
| Interface | InfiniBand |
Description
The IBM 40K8916, referred to as 'Top Spin', is a specialized network adapter card engineered to deliver exceptional performance for high-performance computing (HPC) and clustered environments. It features two InfiniBand ports, a networking technology renowned for its high bandwidth and extremely low latency, which are critical for applications that require rapid inter-process communication. With an integrated 128MB memory buffer, this card is capable of handling large data transfers efficiently and managing traffic flow effectively. This substantial memory capacity helps to mitigate bottlenecks and ensures smooth data exchange between nodes in a cluster. The InfiniBand architecture is designed from the ground up for parallel processing and distributed computing, making it superior to traditional Ethernet for certain high-demand workloads. The 40K8916 card is an integral part of building scalable and powerful computing clusters. Its ability to facilitate rapid communication between compute nodes is essential for tasks such as large-scale simulations, complex data analysis, and scientific research where performance is directly tied to the speed of data exchange. This card represents a significant upgrade for systems requiring advanced, high-throughput networking capabilities.
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