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42D3729 IBM Voltaire 400Ex-D Dual-Ports 20Gb/s PCI Express DDR InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter (HCA)

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42D3729

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 20Gb/s InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter
  • PCI Express interface for high-speed data transfer
  • DDR InfiniBand technology for low latency
  • Optimized for demanding data center environments
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$132.00
Product Overview

The IBM Voltaire 400Ex-D dual-port InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter offers high-speed, low-latency connectivity for server and storage systems. It fits into enterprise and HPC environments needing reliable and fast inter-node communication over PCI Express buses.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 42D3729
Alternate Part Number 42D3729-01-UK
Technical Information
Port Count 2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface PCIe 2.0 x8
Network Topology Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height Full Height (Standard)
Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features Full Fabric Support
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor PCIe Add-in Card (Full Height)
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

The IBM Voltaire 400Ex-D is a dual-port InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter designed to provide high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for servers and storage systems. It enables accelerated data transfer in environments that require rapid communication between clustered systems.

Often found in high-performance computing clusters and data centers, this adapter supports demanding applications that benefit from fast interconnects such as scientific simulations, big data processing, and virtualization. It's built for IT professionals and system architects looking to enhance network throughput and reduce bottlenecks.

Key Features

  • High-speed 20Gb/s data transfer rate on each port
  • PCI Express interface ensures efficient integration with servers
  • DDR InfiniBand technology minimizes latency for timely data delivery
  • Dual ports allow for flexible network topologies and redundancy
  • Compatible with various InfiniBand switches and fabrics

This Host Channel Adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and HPC clusters where performance and reliability are critical. It supports fast data flow between nodes, improving overall system responsiveness and workload distribution.

By providing robust connectivity, it plays a central role in environments that depend on swift and stable communication, helping organizations maintain high throughput without sacrificing consistency.


Use Cases

The 42D3729 IBM Voltaire 400Ex-D adapter is ideal for scenarios requiring fast and reliable data transfer within complex network infrastructures.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting servers in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters
  • Facilitating data transfer in storage area networks (SANs)
  • Enabling low-latency communication in data centers
  • Supporting virtualization and cloud computing environments
  • Integrating high-speed interconnects for big data analytics platforms

This adapter helps organizations achieve optimized network performance and scalability in demanding computing applications.


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42D3729 IBM Voltaire 400Ex-D Dual-Ports 20Gb/s PCI Express DDR InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter (HCA)
42D3729 IBM Voltaire 400Ex-D Dual-Ports 20Gb/s PCI Express DDR InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter (HCA)
$132.00