How many ports are on this InfiniBand switch?

It features 36 ports in a compact design, providing non-blocking InfiniBand connectivity. This port density is optimized for top-of-rack deployments in HPC clusters, supporting up to thousands of nodes with low latency and high throughput.

Is this switch compatible with modern InfiniBand networks?

Yes, as a Mellanox InfiniBand QDR FDR10 switch, it complies with IBTA standards and supports backward compatibility. It integrates seamlessly into existing QDR environments while allowing upgrades to FDR10 speeds without fabric disruption.

What are the key use cases for this 36-port switch?

Ideal for HPC clusters, data center fabrics, AI training, and financial trading systems. The 40 Gbps QDR and 10.78 Gbps FDR10 per port deliver low-latency performance critical for parallel computing and real-time analytics workloads.

What form factor does the 712495-B21 have?

This is a 1U rack-mountable InfiniBand switch with 36 ports, designed for standard 19-inch racks. It includes redundant power supplies for high availability in enterprise environments, ensuring minimal downtime.

Does it support advanced InfiniBand features?

Yes, it includes adaptive routing, congestion control, and up to 8 virtual lanes plus management lanes. These features optimize traffic in 36-port fabrics, supporting MTU up to 4K bytes for efficient data center operations.

712495-B21 - HP 712495-B21 Mellanox 36-Port QDR FDR10 InfiniBand Switch

Name: HP 712495-B21 Mellanox 36-Port QDR FDR10 InfiniBand Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 712495-B21
Price: 418 USD
Availability: InStock

712495-B21 - HP 712495-B21 Mellanox 36-Port QDR FDR10 InfiniBand Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Mellanox InfiniBand QDR FDR10 36-Port Switch (SKU 712495-B21) is an enterprise-grade networking solution designed for high-performance computing environments. This InfiniBand switch features 36 ports supporting QDR at 40 Gbps and FDR10 at 10.78 Gbps, enabling efficient data transfer in demanding applications. As part of the Mellanox InfiniBand product line, it provides non-blocking architecture ideal for cluster interconnects. Key specifications include InfiniBand QDR/FDR10 technology, ensuring low-latency communication critical for HPC, data centers, and scientific simulations. It supports compatibility with InfiniBand standards, facilitating seamless integration into existing enterprise infrastructures. Use cases span high-frequency trading, AI training clusters, and large-scale storage fabrics, where sustained throughput and reliability are paramount. Procurement teams value its scalable port density for expanding networks without compromising performance. Dual power supply options enhance redundancy, minimizing downtime in mission-critical deployments.

36 QSFP ports for dense InfiniBand connectivity
QDR 40 Gbps full bi-directional per port
FDR10 10.78 Gbps with efficient encoding
Non-blocking architecture for HPC clusters
Low-latency switching under 1 microsecond
Enterprise-grade Mellanox InfiniBand reliability

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	712495-B21
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	712495-B21
Compliance	IBTA 1.21 and 1.3, RoHS-6
Management	Internally managed with dual-core x86 CPU for onboard subnet manager
Technology	InfiniBand QDR FDR10
Product Line	Mellanox InfiniBand
Product Type	InfiniBand Switch

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Best for

HPC Clusters
Delivers 36 ports at QDR 40 Gbps for high-throughput interconnects in supercomputing environments, reducing latency in parallel processing tasks.
Data Centers
Supports FDR10 10.78 Gbps per port across 36 ports, enabling scalable fabric for storage and virtualization with reliable InfiniBand performance.
AI/ML Training
Provides low-latency QDR/FDR10 switching for GPU clusters, optimizing data movement in machine learning workloads.
Financial Trading
36-port configuration ensures ultra-low latency at 40 Gbps QDR, critical for high-frequency trading systems requiring real-time data processing.

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MTU Size	up to 4 KB

Aggregate Bandwidth	7Tbps non-blocking

Maximum Multicast Table Size	16384 entries

Physical Characteristics

Chipset	Mellanox Switch-IB™ Switch Silicon 36-port ASIC
Port Count	36 ports
LED Indicators	Per QSFP28 port status LED for link and activity, System status LEDs for system fans power supplies, Unit ID (beacon) LED
Port Configuration	36-port

HP 712495-B21 Mellanox 36-Port QDR FDR10 InfiniBand Switch