HP 360040-B21 Myrinet PCI 2XP Rev-E 2Mb/s Network Interface Card

Product Description

The HP 360040-B21 represents a specialized network interface card from the Myrinet family, specifically the 2XP Rev-E model. This card is engineered to provide robust and high-speed connectivity for servers and workstations requiring dedicated network performance. Its integration via the PCI bus ensures compatibility with a wide range of systems that feature this standard expansion slot. The Rev-E designation indicates a specific iteration of the Myrinet technology, often implying improvements in performance, features, or reliability over earlier versions. The 2Mb/s data transfer rate, while seemingly modest by today's standards, was significant for its intended applications, likely involving high-bandwidth inter-processor communication or specialized cluster networking where latency and throughput were paramount. This network interface card is a critical component for environments that rely on efficient data exchange between multiple computing nodes. Its design focuses on delivering predictable and low-latency network performance, making it suitable for demanding scientific computing, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, and other specialized data-intensive applications where standard Ethernet might not suffice.