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HP 689638-B21 Mellanox 18 x QSFP+ Ports 40GB Ethernet Blade Switch
- Mellanox 40Gb Ethernet Blade Switch
- 18 x QSFP+ Ports
- High-performance connectivity
- Designed for data center and HPC environments
- Supports 40Gbps Ethernet speeds
- Blade form factor for integration into chassis
- Low latency and high throughput
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Product Overview
The HP 689638-B21 is a Mellanox 18-port QSFP+ 40Gb Ethernet Blade Switch, designed for high-performance computing and data center environments requiring massive bandwidth.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Ethernet Blade Switch |
| Brand | Mellanox (HP branded) |
| Ports | 18 x QSFP+ |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 40Gbps |
| Form Factor | Blade |
Product Description
The HP 689638-B21 is a high-performance Ethernet switch powered by Mellanox technology, specifically designed for demanding data center and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Featuring 18 QSFP+ ports, each capable of delivering 40Gbps Ethernet speeds, this blade switch provides exceptional bandwidth and low latency for interconnecting servers, storage, and other network devices. The QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) interface allows for flexible configurations, supporting breakout cables to connect to multiple 10GbE devices or direct 40GbE connections. This makes it ideal for high-throughput applications such as big data analytics, AI/ML workloads, high-frequency trading, and large-scale virtualization. As a blade switch, it is designed to be installed within a compatible blade chassis, optimizing rack space and power efficiency within the data center. The Mellanox chipset is renowned for its performance and efficiency in high-speed networking, making the 689638-B21 a powerful solution for building modern, high-bandwidth network infrastructures.
