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HP 376173-B21 Infinband Ip Router Blade
- InfiniBand Router Blade
- Provides IP routing functionality
- High-speed, low-latency connectivity
- Enables inter-subnet and IP network routing
- Designed for HPC environments
- Integrates with HP InfiniBand switches
- Enhances network scalability and performance
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Product Overview
The HP 376173-B21 is an InfiniBand IP Router Blade, designed to integrate routing capabilities within an InfiniBand fabric. This blade allows for high-speed, low-latency routing between different InfiniBand subnets or between InfiniBand and IP networks. It is typically used in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and large-scale data centers where efficient inter-network communication is critical.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Router Blade |
| Interface | InfiniBand, Ethernet |
| Functionality | IP Routing |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | HP InfiniBand Switch Modules |
| Target Environment | High-Performance Computing (HPC) |
Product Description
The HP 376173-B21 InfiniBand IP Router Blade is a specialized hardware component designed to bridge the gap between InfiniBand networks and standard IP networks. In environments such as high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, where InfiniBand is often used for its superior low-latency and high-bandwidth interconnect capabilities, the need to communicate with external IP-based resources or other IP networks is common. This blade fulfills that requirement by embedding IP routing functionality directly within the InfiniBand fabric. By integrating IP routing capabilities, the 376173-B21 allows for seamless communication between nodes within the InfiniBand cluster and external servers, storage systems, or the wider internet. This eliminates the need for separate, dedicated IP routers in some scenarios, simplifying the network architecture and potentially reducing latency for IP-based traffic originating from or destined for the InfiniBand network. It supports high-speed data transfer, ensuring that the performance benefits of InfiniBand are not compromised when interacting with IP networks. This router blade is typically deployed in conjunction with HP's InfiniBand switch systems, providing a unified and efficient solution for complex network topologies. Its primary use case is in environments where maximizing computational throughput and minimizing communication overhead are paramount, such as scientific research, financial modeling, and large-scale data analytics. The integration of routing functions at the fabric level contributes to overall network agility and scalability.
