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HP 834977-B21 Mellanox EDR 36x Port 100GbE QSFP28 Un RAF Switch
- 36 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- Mellanox InfiniBand EDR technology
- High-performance switching for HPC and data centers
- Low latency for demanding applications
- Supports advanced network features
- Unrestricted Airflow (Un RAF) design
- Part of HP's high-speed networking solutions
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Product Overview
The HP 834977-B21 is a Mellanox-based EDR (100Gb/s) InfiniBand switch featuring 36 QSFP28 ports. It is designed for high-performance computing (HPC) and data center environments requiring extreme bandwidth and low latency.
Technical Information
| Product Type | InfiniBand Switch |
| Port Configuration | 36 x QSFP28 |
| Speed | EDR (100Gb/s per port) |
| Technology | Mellanox InfiniBand |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Airflow | Unrestricted (Un RAF) |
| Manufacturer | HP |
| Part Number | 834977-B21 |
Product Description
The HP 834977-B21, powered by Mellanox technology, is a cutting-edge InfiniBand switch designed to deliver unparalleled performance for the most demanding high-performance computing (HPC) and data center workloads. With 36 ports, each capable of supporting up to 100 Gigabits per second (Gb/s) via QSFP28 transceivers, this switch provides massive aggregate bandwidth, essential for large-scale parallel processing, big data analytics, and AI/ML training clusters. This switch leverages Mellanox's renowned InfiniBand EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) technology, which offers significantly lower latency and higher throughput compared to traditional Ethernet. This makes it ideal for tightly coupled applications where inter-process communication speed is critical. The 'Unrestricted Airflow' (Un RAF) design indicates a specific airflow pattern optimized for cooling in dense rack environments, ensuring reliable operation under heavy load. As a key component in HP's high-speed networking portfolio, the 834977-B21 switch is built for scalability and efficiency. It enables organizations to build robust, high-performance networks that can accelerate scientific research, financial modeling, and other computationally intensive tasks. Its advanced features and high port density make it a strategic choice for modern data centers aiming to maximize computational power and minimize data transfer bottlenecks.
