712497-B21 HP Mellanox InfiniBand QDR FDR10 36-Port Managed Network Switch

HP Mellanox 712497-B21

HP's 712497-B21 is an InfiniBand switch that links servers and storage in high-performance computing clusters, AI and machine-learning workloads and research computing.

It provides 36 ports for connecting compute nodes, storage servers and other switches. Support for QDR 40Gb/s InfiniBand data rates delivers very high bandwidth with low latency between nodes. Its high-performance fabric helps scale clusters efficiently while keeping communication overhead low. Built-in management supports fabric monitoring and configuration. Low-latency switching helps parallel jobs scale across more nodes. Use it for new cluster builds or to extend an existing fabric. Connect nodes with compatible QSFP-type copper or optical cables, depending on the distance between racks. A subnet manager is required to bring an InfiniBand fabric online. Depending on the model, it can run on a switch or a host.

Combine edge and spine switches to build fat-tree or other scalable topologies. Low-latency interconnects improve the scaling efficiency of simulation, analytics and AI training jobs. The 712497-B21 part number makes it easy to source identical units for future expansion. Remote direct memory access frees CPUs from much of the communication work. Using the same switch model across the cluster simplifies spares and management. The HP Mellanox 712497-B21 is a smart investment for anyone who needs InfiniBand connectivity.

Quick Specs

• 36 ports
• InfiniBand QDR 40Gb/s
• Managed

• No. Of Ports: 36-Ports
• Product Type: Managed

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