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HP 712496-B21 Mellanox 36-Port InfiniBand QDR FDR10 RAF Switch
- 36 x InfiniBand ports
- Supports QDR (40 Gb/s) and FDR10 (100 Gb/s) speeds
- Low latency for high-performance computing (HPC) workloads
- Designed for data center fabric connectivity
- High port density for efficient rack space utilization
- Managed switch with advanced fabric management capabilities
- Supports virtual protocol interconnect (VPI)
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Product Overview
The HP 712496-B21 is a Mellanox-based 36-port InfiniBand switch supporting QDR and FDR10 speeds. It is designed for high-performance computing (HPC) and data center environments requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects.
Technical Information
| Product Type | InfiniBand Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Number of Ports | 36 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | QDR (40 Gb/s), FDR10 (100 Gb/s) |
| Technology | InfiniBand |
| Management | Managed |
Product Description
The HP 712496-B21 is a high-performance InfiniBand switch engineered by Mellanox, providing a critical interconnect solution for demanding High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters and data-intensive environments. With 36 InfiniBand ports, it offers substantial connectivity for compute nodes, storage systems, and other high-bandwidth devices. The switch supports both QDR (Quad Data Rate) at 40 Gb/s and FDR10 (Fourteen Data Rate) at 100 Gb/s, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of InfiniBand adapters and providing a pathway for future upgrades. This switch is optimized for low-latency communication, a crucial factor in HPC applications where the speed of data exchange between processors and memory directly impacts overall performance. Its architecture is designed to minimize overhead and maximize throughput, making it ideal for tightly coupled parallel processing tasks, large-scale simulations, and big data analytics. The high port density allows for efficient use of rack space, consolidating numerous connections within a single unit. As a managed switch, the HP 712496-B21 provides administrators with sophisticated tools for fabric management, monitoring, and configuration. This includes features for optimizing traffic flow, ensuring fabric stability, and integrating seamlessly into larger data center infrastructures. Its ability to support virtual protocol interconnect (VPI) further enhances its versatility, allowing it to adapt to different network protocols as needed.
