Name: 0F464M Mellanox 16-Port 40Gb/s Infiniband Switch for Dell M1000e
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: 0F464M
Price: 387.89 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Mellanox M3601q switch delivers 16 high-speed 40Gb/s Infiniband ports designed to fit seamlessly within the M1000e blade server chassis. It serves as a reliable network backbone for environments demanding low latency and high bandwidth, such as HPC clusters and dense virtualization setups. This switch supports scalable, fast data transfer, making it a practical choice for data centers focused on performance and efficiency.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	0F464M
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	16
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gb/s
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1280 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	QSFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC
Compliant Standards	InfiniBand QDR

Product Description
The Dell Mellanox M3601q is a 16-port Infiniband switch designed to provide fast and reliable interconnects within high-performance computing environments. It is often found in data centers requiring quick data transfers and efficient cluster communication. Built specifically for the Dell M1000e blade server chassis, this switch enables seamless integration with Dell's server infrastructure, making it a favored choice among IT professionals managing HPC clusters and large-scale virtualization environments. Key Features High-density 40Gb/s Infiniband ports for fast data transmission Compact design tailored for M1000e blade server bays Enhanced throughput supporting demanding computational tasks Efficient power consumption suited for dense data centers Robust support for scalable and low-latency networking This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, research institutions, and organizations running intensive parallel computing workloads. Its role is crucial in improving communication speeds between servers, reducing bottlenecks, and enabling smoother operation of clustered applications.

Use Cases
The 0F464M Mellanox 16-Port 40Gb/s Infiniband Switch is primarily employed in data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) environments where rapid, low-latency communication between server blades is critical. Its integration with Dell M1000e chassis makes it ideal for IT teams managing dense virtualization or cluster computing workloads that require efficient, scalable networking within blade infrastructures. How It's Used: Facilitates HPC cluster connectivity in research institutions running compute-intensive simulations. Supports virtualization platforms in enterprise data centers requiring high throughput between blade servers. Enables storage area network (SAN) extensions for rapid data access in large-scale storage clusters. Integrates with Dell M1000e blade server deployments for consolidated network management and streamlined blade communication. Serves as a backbone switch in financial trading firms where ultra-low latency network performance impacts transaction speeds. Provides high-speed interconnects for cloud service providers managing multi-tenant environments with heavy data transfer demands. By delivering consistent 40Gb/s bandwidth and low latency within the M1000e chassis, this switch supports operational efficiency and scalability in complex IT setups. It enables IT teams to optimize data flows and maintain performance standards in environments where network speed directly affects application responsiveness and workload distribution.