HP 489184-B21 4X QDR InfiniBand 40Gb/s Switch Module

Description

The HP 489184-B21 represents a critical component in building high-performance interconnect fabrics, specifically leveraging QDR InfiniBand technology. Operating at a blazing 40 Gigabits per second per port, this switch module is engineered to facilitate extremely high-bandwidth and low-latency communication between compute nodes in High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. Its design prioritizes efficient data movement, which is essential for applications such as scientific simulations, financial modeling, and large-scale data analytics that rely on rapid inter-process communication. As a switch module, the 489184-B21 is typically designed to be integrated into larger chassis or blade systems, allowing for scalable network architectures. This modular approach enables organizations to expand their InfiniBand fabric incrementally, adding capacity and performance as needed. The QDR standard signifies a significant leap in InfiniBand performance over previous generations, offering four times the bandwidth of DDR (Double Data Rate) InfiniBand. Beyond raw speed, InfiniBand technology is known for its efficient handling of network traffic, including features like Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), which allows nodes to access memory on other nodes directly without involving the operating system. This drastically reduces CPU overhead and latency. The HP 489184-B21 switch module is a key enabler for realizing the full potential of HPC environments, ensuring that compute-intensive tasks are not hindered by network bottlenecks.

Condition: Refurbished