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HP AB286CR 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.
- Optimized for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
- Low latency communication between nodes.
- Supports InfiniBand protocol for efficient data transfer.
- Designed for demanding computational workloads.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Port Type
- InfiniBand
- Port Speed
- 4x Fabric
- Number of Ports
- 2
- Interface
- PCI-X
- Form Factor
- Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Manufacturer
- HP
Product details
The HP AB286CR is a Host Bus Adapter featuring two 4x Fabric InfiniBand ports. It utilizes the PCI-X interface, offering high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for high-performance computing and clustered 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 |
Description
The HP AB286CR Host Bus Adapter is a specialized networking component designed for environments that demand extreme performance and low latency. Equipped with two 4x Fabric InfiniBand ports, this adapter is engineered to facilitate high-speed, direct communication between compute nodes in clusters. InfiniBand technology is renowned for its ability to minimize overhead and provide near-instantaneous data transfer, making it the preferred choice for High-Performance Computing (HPC), large-scale simulations, and financial modeling. The adapter connects to the host server via a PCI-X bus, a legacy interface known for its high bandwidth capabilities that were prevalent in servers before the widespread adoption of PCI Express. This ensures that the adapter can keep pace with the demands of the InfiniBand network, preventing bottlenecks at the server connection. The 4x fabric designation refers to the lane configuration of the InfiniBand connection, indicating a substantial data path for high throughput. Ideal for research institutions, supercomputing centers, and enterprise environments running computationally intensive applications, the AB286CR provides the necessary infrastructure for efficient parallel processing. Its reliability and performance characteristics are critical for maintaining the integrity and speed of complex computational tasks. The dual-port design also offers redundancy and increased connectivity options within the cluster.
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