Name: 7052969 Sun 36-Port QDR 40Gbps InfiniBand 1U Rack-Mount Network Switch
Brand: Sun
SKU: 7052969
Price: 213.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sun 36 x Ports QDR 1U Rack-Mountable DataCenter InfiniBand Network Switch provides fast, low-latency network connectivity tailored for data centers and high-performance computing clusters. It fits neatly into a 1U rack space and offers 40Gbps InfiniBand ports that support demanding applications and scalable network configurations.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	7052969
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	36 QSFP (40 Gbps QDR)
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	QDR (40 Gbps), DDR, SDR
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.3 Tbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	36× QSFP, 2× 100‑Base‑T Ethernet, 1× USB

Management and Configuration
Remote Management Protocol	IPMI v1.5/v2.0, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, syslog

Power & Cooling
Fans	3× hot‑swappable fan modules

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.75 × 17.52 × 24 inche
Weight	4.00

Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards	InfiniBand 1.2

Product Description
This Sun 36 x Ports QDR 1U Rack-Mountable DataCenter InfiniBand Network Switch delivers high-speed, low-latency interconnects designed for demanding environments. It is commonly found in data centers and research facilities where the efficient transfer of large volumes of data is critical. Built for HPC clusters, virtualization, and storage networking, this switch supports intensive workloads requiring fast, reliable communication between nodes. Key Features Offers 40Gbps QDR InfiniBand ports to handle bandwidth-heavy applications Compact 1U form factor fits standard server racks without taking excess space Facilitates low-latency switching for performance-sensitive tasks Enables scalable fabric expansion with multiple ports Compatible with various InfiniBand host adapters and software stacks This switch is typically deployed in environments like HPC clusters, enterprise data centers, and storage arrays, where quick data movement between servers is essential. Its design supports the tight integration of computing resources, helping reduce bottlenecks and improve overall system responsiveness in real-world operations.

Use Cases
The Sun 36-Port QDR 40Gbps InfiniBand Network Switch is designed for high-density data center environments where low latency and high throughput are critical. It is ideal for organizations running performance-sensitive applications such as scientific computing, financial modeling, and large-scale virtualization clusters. How It's Used: Connecting compute nodes in high-performance computing clusters to enable rapid data exchange and parallel processing. Supporting large-scale virtualization environments in enterprise data centers requiring consistent, low-latency interconnects. Facilitating fast storage area network (SAN) traffic in data centers deploying distributed storage systems. Enhancing scalability in research institutions' rack deployments by interlinking multiple server racks with high bandwidth. Enabling financial trading firms to reduce network latency for algorithmic trading and real-time analytics. This InfiniBand switch supports operational efficiency by providing a compact 1U form factor suitable for dense rack deployments while delivering scalable, low-latency communications. It addresses the demands of environments requiring consistent high performance and seamless expansion.