Name: 843190-B21 HP Mellanox InfiniBand EDR 216-Port 12U Rack Network Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 843190-B21
Price: 2675.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 843190-B21 HP Mellanox InfiniBand EDR 216 x Ports 12U Rack-mountable Network Switch Chassis is a high-density switch solution that fits within data center racks to provide extensive InfiniBand connectivity. It occupies a 12U space and delivers 216 ports operating at EDR speeds, supporting high-throughput, low-latency communication essential for HPC and data-intensive applications. This chassis integrates with existing InfiniBand fabrics to expand capacity without compromising performance.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Mount Type	Shelf Mount
Port Type	QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	100Gb/s (EDR InfiniBand)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	QSFP (QSFP/QSFP+ compatible)

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

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP Mellanox InfiniBand EDR switch chassis delivers robust network connectivity with 216 high-speed ports designed to handle demanding data center workloads. It is commonly found in environments that require scalable, low-latency interconnects such as HPC clusters and storage networks. Built for system administrators and network engineers, this switch facilitates efficient communication across large-scale infrastructures. Key Features Provides an extensive port count to enable large fabric deployments Engineered to maintain minimal latency across high-bandwidth data flows Designed for a 12U rack footprint maximizing space utilization Compatible with InfiniBand EDR standards ensuring broad interoperability Offers advanced management capabilities for fabric and traffic control The switch chassis plays a critical role in maintaining network performance and reliability. Its design supports sustained throughput and low overhead in complex configurations, making it a dependable component in high-demand networking environments. This product balances scalability with operational efficiency, ensuring consistent network behavior.

Use Cases
This network switch chassis is typically deployed in large-scale data centers and high-performance computing clusters where dense, high-speed interconnects are essential. Its design benefits environments requiring robust, scalable fabrics with minimal latency and high bandwidth reliability. How It's Used: Connecting compute nodes within HPC clusters to optimize data exchange Supporting storage area networks requiring rapid data transfer rates Enabling dense rack deployments for scalable InfiniBand fabric expansion Integrating in enterprise data centers for virtualization and cloud workloads Facilitating low-latency communication in research and scientific computing environments By supporting vast numbers of high-speed connections in a compact chassis, this switch helps maintain efficient network operations and scalability. Its role is central to sustaining performance in demanding infrastructures where data throughput and minimal delay are critical.