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Dell YC5N8 SwitchX-2 Based FDR InfiniBand 12x QSFP+ Ports 1U FC Switch
- Chipset: Mellanox SwitchX-2 based
- Port Type: QSFP+
- Port Count: 12 x QSFP+ ports
- Speed: FDR (Fourteen Data Rate) InfiniBand
- Data Rate: 56 Gbps per port
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Target Application: High-Performance Computing (HPC), Storage fabrics
- Connectivity: High-density, low-latency interconnect
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Product Overview
The Dell YC5N8 is a 1U rackmount InfiniBand switch based on the SwitchX-2 chipset. It features 12 x QSFP+ ports, supporting FDR speeds of 56Gbps, designed for high-density, high-performance interconnectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | InfiniBand Switch |
| Brand | Dell |
| SKU | YC5N8 |
| Chipset | Mellanox SwitchX-2 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
Additional Specifications
| Port Type | QSFP+ |
| Number of Ports | 12 |
| Port Speed | 56 Gbps (FDR) |
| Interconnect Technology | InfiniBand FDR |
Product Description
The Dell YC5N8 is a powerful 1U rackmount InfiniBand switch built upon the advanced Mellanox SwitchX-2 chipset. This switch is engineered to provide high-density, high-performance connectivity for demanding environments such as High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, large-scale storage networks, and data-intensive research applications. It features 12 x QSFP+ ports, each capable of delivering 56 Gbps of bandwidth using the FDR (Fourteen Data Rate) InfiniBand standard. This configuration allows for extremely fast and efficient communication between servers, storage systems, and other network devices, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput. The SwitchX-2 chipset is known for its efficiency, low power consumption, and robust feature set, including advanced fabric management capabilities. The 1U rackmount form factor makes it suitable for deployment in standard data center racks, while the QSFP+ ports offer flexibility for various cable types and distances, supporting high-density interconnectivity solutions.
