74-4542-01 Cisco 2-Port 40Gbps InfiniBand PCI-Express Host Channel Adapter

The Cisco 2-Port 40Gbps InfiniBand PCI-Express Host Channel Adapter is primarily deployed in high-performance computing clusters and data center environments where low latency and high throughput are critical. It supports IT professionals and system architects who require efficient inter-node communication for complex computational workloads and large-scale data processing.

How It's Used:

• Connecting compute nodes in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and modeling workloads.
• Facilitating fast data exchanges between storage arrays and servers in enterprise storage clusters.
• Enabling virtualization hosts to communicate efficiently in rack deployments with intensive data flows.
• Supporting financial trading platforms that demand ultra-low latency for real-time transaction processing.
• Integrating with machine learning training clusters requiring rapid data synchronization across GPUs.

This adapter enhances operational throughput by providing reliable, scalable interconnects that accommodate growing data demands. Its integration into existing PCI-Express infrastructures allows organizations to maintain high network performance while scaling their compute and storage resources.