Name: 674278-B21 HP Mellanox InfiniBand EDR 324-Port QSFP28 Switch Chassis
Brand: HP
SKU: 674278-B21
Price: 677.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The 674278-B21 HP Mellanox InfiniBand EDR 324-Port QSFP28 Switch Chassis offers a powerful solution for building high-speed, high-density InfiniBand fabrics. It integrates a substantial number of QSFP28 ports to support extensive node connectivity, fitting well into data center and HPC infrastructures where performance and scalability are crucial. This chassis addresses the need for efficient fabric scaling and reliable low-latency communication.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Mount Type	Shelf Mount
Switch Ports	324 QSFP28
Port Type	100G QSFP28
Port Speed	100Gbps (EDR InfiniBand / 100G QSFP28)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	64.8 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	126562.5 Mpps
VLAN Support	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	QSFP / QSFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console
Security Features	SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+,SNMPv3,ACLs
Management Type	CLI,SNMP,Web GUI
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The 674278-B21 is a Mellanox InfiniBand EDR switch chassis that provides a robust networking foundation for demanding computational setups. It is commonly found in environments where high-speed data transfer and low latency are critical, such as in large-scale data centers and HPC clusters. Built for IT professionals managing complex network fabrics, this switch chassis supports dense connections, facilitating efficient communication across numerous nodes. Enterprises and research organizations benefit from its capabilities to maintain smooth data flows under heavy loads. Key Features Delivers 100Gb/s InfiniBand EDR speeds across all 324 QSFP28 ports Supports scalable fabric designs for expanding clusters Incorporates advanced routing to reduce congestion and latency Designed with high port density for compact rack deployment Compatible with existing Mellanox network infrastructures This switch chassis plays a critical role in enabling efficient, high-bandwidth communication within large networking environments. Its design balances performance and port density, ensuring reliable data transfers and network stability. Users can expect consistent operation even under heavy data workloads, making it a dependable component in complex network systems.

Use Cases
This switch chassis is typically deployed in high-performance computing clusters, large enterprise data centers, and environments requiring rapid data exchange between numerous nodes. It is suited to organizations that manage intensive compute workloads and require scalable, efficient network fabrics. How It's Used: Connecting compute nodes in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and data analysis Linking storage arrays in data centers to optimize throughput and accessibility Forming part of virtualization infrastructure needing low-latency communication Supporting large-scale cloud service providers with dense port requirements Enabling edge computing environments with high data flow and minimal delay By facilitating rapid, reliable data transfer among numerous endpoints, this switch chassis supports operational efficiency and network scalability. It helps maintain performance consistency in demanding networked environments without adding unnecessary complexity.