G491M

The G491M Mellanox M3601Q InfiniBand blade switch is built to deliver high-speed connectivity within Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis environments. It provides 32 ports running at 40Gbps, enabling efficient data transfer and low latency communication, which are essential for data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.

Often found in enterprise and HPC settings, this switch supports demanding applications that require rapid and reliable inter-node communication. IT professionals and system administrators working with PowerEdge blade servers benefit from its tight integration and streamlined management.

Key Features

• Delivers 40Gbps InfiniBand connectivity across 32 ports for robust network throughput
• Built to fit seamlessly into Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade server chassis
• Utilizes Mellanox M3601Q chipset for optimized performance and reduced latency
• Supports large-scale data center and HPC cluster networking requirements
• Enables scalable network architecture with reliable blade-to-blade communication

In practice, this switch is commonly deployed in environments where fast, low-latency communication is crucial, such as scientific research clusters or financial data centers. Its role is to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall system responsiveness by providing dedicated InfiniBand paths within the blade chassis.