Name: F464M Mellanox 16-Port 40Gbps Infiniband Switch for Dell M1000e
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: F464M
Price: 387.89 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The F464M Dell Mellanox M3601q switch brings reliable 40Gbps Infiniband connectivity to Dell M1000e blade servers. It fits into data center environments where fast, low-latency networking is essential for server clusters and high-performance workloads.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	F464M
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	16
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	QSFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features	SSH, SNMPv3, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	6.50

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS
Compliant Standards	InfiniBand QDR

Product Description
The F464M Dell Mellanox M3601q is a high-performance Infiniband switch designed to provide fast and reliable connectivity for blade server environments. It is often found in high-density data center setups where low latency and high throughput are critical for server communication. Built for use primarily within Dell M1000e-series blade servers, this switch offers seamless integration that helps maximize network efficiency. IT professionals and data center operators benefit from its robust design and scalability, making it suitable for demanding workloads and cluster configurations. Key Features Delivers 40Gbps per port to handle intensive data traffic Equipped with 16 ports for flexible network expansion Engineered specifically for Dell M1000e chassis compatibility Reduces latency to improve overall system responsiveness Supports high-availability configurations to ensure uptime This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing clusters. It plays a vital role in linking multiple blade servers, enabling fast data exchange and efficient resource sharing. By using this Infiniband switch, organizations can enhance their network infrastructure without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The F464M Mellanox 16-Port 40Gbps Infiniband Switch is primarily deployed in high-density blade server environments such as Dell M1000e chassis configurations, where low-latency and high-bandwidth connectivity is critical. It benefits data center administrators managing performance-intensive workloads and clustered computing infrastructures requiring scalable and deterministic network performance. How It's Used: Enabling high-throughput communication between compute nodes in HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters within enterprise data centers. Facilitating low-latency data exchange for virtualization environments hosting complex simulations and analytics applications. Supporting scalable storage clusters that demand consistent, high-bandwidth interconnects for rapid data access and replication. Optimizing network fabric in financial trading platforms where microsecond latency improvements impact transaction speeds. Integrating blade server networking in research institutions requiring robust cluster interconnects for parallel processing workloads. By delivering consistent 40Gbps throughput and leveraging Infiniband's latency advantages, the F464M switch enhances operational efficiency in clustered server setups. Its compatibility with Dell M1000e chassis allows seamless integration, enabling scalable network architectures that can evolve alongside growing compute demands.