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Solarflare SFN8542-PLUS Flareon 2 x Ports QSFP+ PCIe3.1 x16 Network Adapter
- Two QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE speeds
- Utilizes PCIe 3.1 x16 interface for maximum bandwidth
- Designed for ultra-low latency applications
- Ideal for high-frequency trading (HFT), financial services, and HPC environments
- Supports advanced features like RoCE v2, PTP, and kernel bypass
- High-performance packet processing engine for efficient data handling
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Product Overview
The Solarflare SFN8542-PLUS Flareon is a high-performance 2-Port QSFP+ PCIe 3.1 x16 Network Adapter. It is designed for demanding applications requiring ultra-low latency and high throughput, such as high-frequency trading and HPC.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Ports | 2 x QSFP+ |
| Speed | 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) |
| Interface | PCIe 3.1 x16 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Full Height |
| Latency | Ultra-low |
| Features | RoCE v2, PTP, Kernel Bypass |
| Target Applications | HFT, HPC, Financial Services |
Product Description
The Solarflare SFN8542-PLUS Flareon is a cutting-edge network adapter engineered for the most demanding, latency-sensitive applications. Featuring two QSFP+ ports, it delivers blazing-fast 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) connectivity, making it ideal for environments where every microsecond counts. This adapter is specifically designed for high-frequency trading (HFT), financial services, high-performance computing (HPC), and other applications that require the absolute lowest latency and highest throughput possible. Leveraging the high bandwidth of the PCIe 3.1 x16 interface, the SFN8542-PLUS ensures that data can be transferred to and from the host system with minimal delay. Its advanced packet processing engine is optimized for speed and efficiency, reducing CPU overhead and enabling faster application response times. The adapter's architecture is built from the ground up to minimize latency at every stage of data transmission and reception. Beyond its raw speed and low latency, the SFN8542-PLUS supports a suite of advanced features crucial for modern high-performance networks. This includes support for RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2), which allows for direct memory access between servers, significantly improving application performance and reducing CPU load. Precision Time Protocol (PTP) support ensures accurate time synchronization, vital for financial trading. Furthermore, kernel bypass capabilities allow applications to communicate directly with the network adapter, bypassing the operating system's network stack for even lower latency.
