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IBM 81Y1471 IS5030 36 x Ports 40Gb/s QSFP 1U Infiniband Switch
- 36 x 40Gb/s QSFP ports
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Technology: InfiniBand
- Designed for HPC and large-scale data centers
- High-bandwidth, low-latency interconnect
- Supports advanced fabric management
- QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) connectors
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- InfiniBand Switch
- Model
- IBM IS5030
- Number of Ports
- 36 x QSFP
- Port Speed
- 40 Gb/s (per port)
- Form Factor
- 1U Rackmount
- Protocol
- InfiniBand
Product details
The IBM 81Y1471 is an IS5030 InfiniBand Switch, a 1U rackmount device featuring 36 x 40Gb/s QSFP ports. It is designed for high-performance computing (HPC) and large-scale data center interconnects.
Technical Information
| Product Type | InfiniBand Switch |
| Model | IBM IS5030 |
| Number of Ports | 36 x QSFP |
| Port Speed | 40 Gb/s (per port) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Protocol | InfiniBand |
| Connector Type | QSFP |
| Target Applications | HPC, AI/ML, Big Data |
Description
The IBM 81Y1471, identified as an IS5030 InfiniBand Switch, is a cutting-edge networking solution engineered for the most demanding high-performance computing (HPC) and large-scale data center environments. This switch provides a high density of 36 x 40 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports. The 40Gb/s speed per port, combined with the low-latency characteristics of InfiniBand technology, enables extremely fast and efficient communication between compute nodes, storage systems, and accelerators. The IS5030 switch is designed to build massive, high-bandwidth fabrics essential for modern workloads such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data analytics, and scientific simulations. The QSFP connectors support various cabling options, including direct attach copper (DAC) and optical transceivers, offering flexibility in network design and deployment. Its 1U rackmount form factor allows for dense integration into data center racks, maximizing space efficiency. Leveraging the power of InfiniBand, this switch provides superior performance compared to traditional Ethernet for tightly coupled parallel processing tasks. It supports advanced fabric management features, enabling administrators to monitor, configure, and optimize the network for maximum performance and reliability. The IBM 81Y1471 IS5030 is a critical component for organizations requiring the highest levels of interconnect performance and scalability.
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