Name: 593412-001 HPE 40Gb Dual-Port InfiniBand 4X QDR ConnectX-2 PCIe HCA
Brand: HPE
SKU: 593412-001
Price: 97.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 40Gb Dual-Port InfiniBand 4X QDR ConnectX-2 PCIe Host Channel Adapter offers high-speed network connections primarily used in high-performance computing clusters and data centers. It fits into PCIe Gen2 x8 slots to deliver low-latency communication and supports advanced networking protocols suited for demanding data transfer scenarios.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	593412-001

Technical Information
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Chipset / Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-2
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, VMware ESXi 7.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HPE 40Gb Dual-Port InfiniBand 4X QDR ConnectX-2 PCIe Host Channel Adapter is designed to provide fast and reliable interconnects for high-performance computing clusters and data centers. This adapter is commonly used in environments that demand efficient, low-latency communication between servers and storage systems. Built for IT professionals managing HPC workloads or large-scale virtualization projects, it helps facilitate smooth data exchange and accelerates processing times. The dual-port design offers flexibility in network configurations, enabling better redundancy and bandwidth aggregation. Key Features High throughput with 40Gbps InfiniBand connectivity Supports advanced RDMA for direct memory access across the network Compatible with PCIe Gen2 x8 slots to maximize data rates Optimized for MPI-based applications in cluster computing Dual-port setup enables versatile network topologies and failover This adapter is frequently deployed in scientific research, financial modeling, and large data processing setups where communication speed is critical. Its role is essential in reducing bottlenecks, helping systems handle complex workloads more efficiently.

Use Cases
The HPE 40Gb Dual-Port InfiniBand 4X QDR ConnectX-2 PCIe Host Channel Adapter is designed for environments requiring extremely low latency and high throughput, such as high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and enterprise data centers. It is ideal for IT professionals managing large-scale virtualization or storage infrastructures demanding efficient data transfer and minimal communication delays. How It's Used: Connecting compute nodes in HPC environments to accelerate scientific simulations and modeling workloads. Enabling high-speed storage clustering in data centers to improve I/O performance for database applications. Supporting virtualized network functions in cloud data centers to optimize network traffic between servers. Facilitating low-latency message passing in MPI-based parallel processing systems for research institutions. Integrating with financial trading platforms requiring rapid data exchange to reduce transaction latency. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable, high-bandwidth interconnects critical for latency-sensitive workloads. Its support for RDMA and MPI protocols ensures seamless communication across complex network topologies, making it a reliable component for performance-driven IT infrastructures.