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Dell HX421 8x Port 20Gb/s InfiniBand Blade Switch for PowerEdge M1000E
- Interface: InfiniBand
- Speed: 20Gb/s per port
- Port Count: 8
- Chassis Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge M1000E
- Form Factor: Blade Module
- Latency: Low
- Target Workloads: HPC, AI/ML, Big Data Analytics
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Product Overview
The Dell HX421 is an 8-port InfiniBand blade switch designed for the Dell PowerEdge M1000E modular blade server chassis. It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity for compute-intensive workloads.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Blade Switch |
| Interface | InfiniBand |
| Port Speed | 20Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Chassis Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge M1000E |
| Form Factor | Blade Module |
Product Description
The Dell HX421 is a specialized 8-port InfiniBand blade switch module, engineered specifically for integration into the Dell PowerEdge M1000E modular blade server chassis. This switch is designed to provide high-performance, low-latency interconnectivity for blade servers, enabling them to communicate efficiently with each other and with external storage or network resources. Each of the eight ports operates at a blazing speed of 20Gb/s, making it suitable for demanding, high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This InfiniBand switch is crucial for workloads that require massive data throughput and minimal communication delays. Applications such as large-scale scientific simulations, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) training, big data analytics, and high-frequency trading benefit significantly from the high bandwidth and low latency offered by InfiniBand technology. By consolidating high-speed interconnects within the blade chassis, the HX421 simplifies cabling and management while maximizing performance. As a blade module, the HX421 seamlessly integrates into the M1000E chassis, leveraging the chassis's power and cooling infrastructure. This integration ensures a compact and efficient deployment for clusters of blade servers. The Dell HX421 is a key component for organizations looking to build powerful, high-performance computing clusters within a consolidated and manageable blade server environment.
