HP 702211-B21 InfiniBand 2 x Ports PCI-e 3.0 x16 545QSFP Network Adapter

Product Description

The HP 702211-B21 is a powerful network adapter designed to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity for servers and workstations. It utilizes InfiniBand technology, a high-performance interconnect standard commonly found in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, data analytics platforms, and other environments where rapid data transfer is paramount. The adapter is equipped with two QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports, which are versatile connectors capable of supporting various high-speed optical or copper transceivers, typically for 40Gb/s or higher speeds depending on the specific QSFP module used. This adapter connects to the host system via a PCI-e 3.0 x16 interface. The PCI-e 3.0 standard offers a significant bandwidth advantage over previous generations, and the x16 lane configuration provides maximum throughput, ensuring that the adapter can communicate with the CPU and memory without becoming a performance bottleneck. This makes it suitable for the most demanding server applications that require fast access to large datasets or high-speed inter-process communication. The 702211-B21 is an essential component for building scalable and efficient computing infrastructures. It facilitates high-speed data movement between compute nodes, storage arrays, and other network devices, which is critical for accelerating complex simulations, large-scale data processing, and real-time analysis. Its robust design and high-speed capabilities make it a valuable asset for organizations pushing the boundaries of computational performance.