Name: BP834A HP InfiniBand 9040 48-Port 10Gb/s Fabric Director Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: BP834A
Price: 4362.64 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The BP834A - HP InfiniBand 9040 48-Ports 10Gb/s Fabric Director Switch serves as a critical component in high-performance network fabrics. It provides extensive port density combined with consistent 10Gb/s InfiniBand speeds, fitting well in data centers and HPC clusters that demand low latency and high throughput for inter-node communication.

General Information
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	10Gb/s
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	960 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9000 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SSH,Telnet,Web (HTTP/HTTPS),SNMP
Security Features	SSH,ACLs,RADIUS,SNMPv3,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Management Type	Managed
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The BP834A is a powerful InfiniBand 9040 Fabric Director Switch built to handle demanding high-performance computing (HPC) and data center environments. It facilitates ultra-fast, low-latency communication across multiple connected nodes, enabling efficient data exchange in complex network fabrics. Often found in large-scale compute clusters and storage networks, this switch supports the backbone of high-speed interconnects. IT professionals and system architects rely on it to manage and optimize communication pathways for workloads that require rapid data movement and scalability. Key Features Provides 48 ports running at a consistent 10Gb/s InfiniBand speed Enables fabric management with robust routing and scalability options Supports advanced traffic management for balanced data flow Built to handle high throughput with minimal latency in dense configurations Integrates seamlessly into InfiniBand 9040 ecosystems This switch plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth and efficient network operations within performance-sensitive environments. It offers reliability and responsiveness, which are essential for sustaining high data throughput and supporting complex network topologies. Its design prioritizes both performance and stability, ensuring networks can scale without bottlenecks or interruption.

Use Cases
The BP834A is typically deployed in high-performance computing clusters and large data center environments where fast, reliable interconnects are essential. It benefits users needing efficient fabric management and scalable network architectures to support intensive data workflows. How It's Used: Connecting compute nodes in large HPC clusters to maximize parallel processing speed Serving as a core fabric director in data centers managing storage and compute resources Supporting low-latency communication for virtualization environments requiring rapid node interaction Facilitating scalable interconnects in enterprise IT infrastructures handling big data analytics Integrating into storage clusters that rely on high throughput for data replication and backups By managing high port counts with consistent throughput, this switch enables networks to grow and evolve without compromising performance. It supports operational efficiency and helps maintain reliable, scalable communication paths in complex IT environments.