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HP 505959-B21 4x QDR InfiniBand Switch Module for c-Class BladeSystem
- Module Type: Switch Module
- Interconnect Technology: InfiniBand
- Speed: 4x QDR (Quad Data Rate)
- Chassis Compatibility: HP c-Class BladeSystem
- Purpose: High-performance, low-latency fabric
- Application: HPC, AI/ML, Big Data
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Product Overview
The HP 505959-B21 is a 4x QDR InfiniBand Switch Module designed for the HP c-Class BladeSystem. It provides high-performance, low-latency interconnectivity for compute-intensive workloads.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Switch Module |
| Technology | InfiniBand |
| Speed | 4x QDR |
Additional Specifications
| Chassis | HP c-Class BladeSystem |
| Ports | Multiple (specific count varies by configuration) |
| Latency | Low |
Product Description
The HP 505959-B21 is a high-performance InfiniBand switch module specifically engineered for integration into the HP c-Class BladeSystem. This module is designed to create a high-speed, low-latency fabric essential for demanding computational workloads. InfiniBand technology is renowned for its efficiency in high-performance computing (HPC) environments, offering superior bandwidth and reduced latency compared to traditional Ethernet. The module supports 4x QDR (Quad Data Rate) InfiniBand, which provides a theoretical bandwidth of up to 32 Gbps per link (40 Gbps aggregate). This level of performance is critical for applications such as large-scale simulations, complex data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) training, and other compute-intensive tasks where rapid data exchange between nodes is paramount. By integrating directly into the c-Class BladeSystem chassis, the 505959-B21 module leverages the system's architecture for efficient power and cooling, while providing direct, high-speed interconnectivity between blades. This consolidation simplifies network architecture and reduces the need for external switches in many HPC deployments. It is a key component for organizations seeking to maximize the computational power of their blade infrastructure.
