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HP AB286B 2 x Ports 4x Fabric InfiniBand PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
- Dual 4x Fabric InfiniBand ports for high-speed interconnects.
- PCI-X interface for robust server connectivity.
- Designed for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
- Enables low latency communication between compute nodes.
- Supports InfiniBand protocol for efficient data transfer.
- Suitable for demanding computational workloads and research.
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Product Overview
The HP AB286B is a Host Bus Adapter equipped with two 4x Fabric InfiniBand ports. It utilizes the PCI-X interface, providing high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity suitable for high-performance computing and clustered server environments.
Technical Information
| Port Type | InfiniBand |
| Port Speed | 4x Fabric |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Form Factor | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Product Description
The HP AB286B Host Bus Adapter is a specialized component designed to facilitate high-speed, low-latency communication within clustered computing environments. Featuring two 4x Fabric InfiniBand ports, this adapter is optimized for applications that require rapid data exchange between servers, such as High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, scientific simulations, and large-scale data analytics. InfiniBand technology is specifically developed to minimize communication overhead and latency, making it a critical enabler for parallel processing. This adapter connects to the host system via a PCI-X interface. PCI-X was a high-bandwidth expansion bus standard that preceded PCI Express, offering superior performance for I/O-intensive tasks. The 4x fabric designation indicates the number of data lanes used in the InfiniBand connection, ensuring substantial throughput for demanding network traffic. The dual-port configuration provides flexibility for network design, allowing for increased bandwidth or redundancy. Primarily targeted at research facilities, academic institutions, and enterprise environments running computationally intensive workloads, the HP AB286B is built for reliability and performance. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that compute nodes can communicate efficiently, which is paramount for the successful execution of complex, distributed tasks. The adapter's robust design and adherence to InfiniBand standards make it a dependable choice for building high-performance server infrastructure.
