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IBM 4C57A08979 ConnectX-5 EDR VPI 1-Port QSFP28 PCIE HChannel Adapter
- Model: ConnectX-5 EDR VPI
- Port Configuration: 1-Port QSFP28
- Interface: PCIe (PCI Express)
- H-Channel support for enhanced performance
- Supports EDR (100Gb/s) InfiniBand and Ethernet
- Designed for high-performance computing (HPC) and data centers
- Low latency and high bandwidth capabilities
- Ideal for demanding network workloads
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Key specifications
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- ConnectX-5
- Interface Type
- PCIe
- Port Type
- QSFP28
- Number of Ports
- 1
- Protocol Support
- EDR InfiniBand / Ethernet
- Adapter Type
- VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect)
Product details
The IBM 4C57A08979 is a ConnectX-5 EDR VPI network adapter designed for high-performance computing and data center environments. It features a single QSFP28 port for high-speed connectivity and utilizes a PCIe H-Channel interface for efficient data transfer.
Technical Information
| Product Line | ConnectX-5 |
| Interface Type | PCIe |
| Port Type | QSFP28 |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Protocol Support | EDR InfiniBand / Ethernet |
| Adapter Type | VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) |
Description
The IBM 4C57A08979, based on Mellanox's ConnectX-5 technology, is a high-performance network adapter engineered for the most demanding data center and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. It features a single QSFP28 port, capable of supporting Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) InfiniBand or 100 Gigabit Ethernet, providing exceptional bandwidth for data-intensive applications. The Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) architecture allows the adapter to function seamlessly in either InfiniBand or Ethernet networks, offering flexibility and future-proofing. Leveraging a PCIe H-Channel interface, this adapter ensures efficient and low-latency communication between the network and the host system's CPU. The H-Channel design optimizes data flow, reducing overhead and maximizing throughput, which is critical for applications such as large-scale simulations, financial analytics, and big data processing. Its advanced features are designed to accelerate network performance and offload tasks from the CPU, freeing up resources for application workloads. This adapter is an ideal solution for environments requiring ultra-high speed networking, such as supercomputing clusters, AI/ML training platforms, and high-frequency trading systems. The ConnectX-5 EDR VPI adapter provides the necessary performance, scalability, and reliability to support the most demanding network infrastructures, ensuring that data can be moved quickly and efficiently across the network fabric.
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