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Dell 403-BBJF ConnectX-3 1x 40GbE QSFP PCIE IB FDR VPI Network Adapter
- Adapter Type: Network Adapter
- Manufacturer: Mellanox (Dell branded)
- Model: ConnectX-3
- Port Configuration: 1 x 40GbE QSFP
- Technology: InfiniBand FDR
- Protocol Support: Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI)
- Interface: PCIe (specific generation not detailed in title)
- Ideal for HPC, storage, and data center applications.
- Provides high throughput and low latency connectivity.
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Product Overview
The Dell 403-BBJF is a Mellanox ConnectX-3 network adapter, featuring 1x 40GbE QSFP port. It supports InfiniBand FDR and Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI), making it suitable for high-performance computing (HPC) and data center environments requiring extreme bandwidth and low latency.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Brand | Dell (Mellanox) |
| Model | ConnectX-3 |
| Port Count | 1 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Type | 40GbE QSFP |
| Technology | InfiniBand FDR, VPI |
| Interface | PCIe |
Product Description
The Dell 403-BBJF is a high-performance network interface card based on Mellanox's ConnectX-3 technology. This adapter is designed to deliver exceptional speed and efficiency for demanding network environments, such as high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, large-scale data centers, and storage area networks (SANs). Its primary function is to provide a robust and low-latency connection capable of handling massive data transfers. The adapter features a single 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) port utilizing a QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) connector. This high-density connector supports multiple high-speed lanes, enabling the 40Gbps throughput. Crucially, the ConnectX-3 architecture supports Mellanox's Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) technology, which allows the adapter to operate seamlessly as either an Ethernet or InfiniBand adapter. This flexibility is invaluable in heterogeneous environments where different network protocols are in use. With support for InfiniBand Fourteenth Data Rate (FDR), the adapter offers extremely high bandwidth and very low latency, making it ideal for tightly coupled HPC applications and high-frequency trading platforms. The PCIe interface ensures a high-speed connection to the host system's bus, further minimizing bottlenecks. The 403-BBJF is a critical component for organizations seeking to maximize network performance and accelerate data-intensive workloads.
