QuickSpecs
HPE InfiniBand NDR Switches QuickSpecs
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Ideally suited for customers who deploy high-performance computing (HPC) clusters based on HPE ProLiant XL, Cray and DL servers using InfiniBand technology
NVIDIA InfiniBand (IB) NDR Switches are supported to work with HPE InfiniBand Adapters to deliver high performance connectivity for HPC clusters using HPE servers. The 1U rack mount switches feature 64, 400 GB/s non-blocking ports with aggregate data throughput up to 51.2 Tb/s.
Models
| NVIDIA InfiniBand NDR 64-port OSFP Managed Power to Connector Airflow Switch | P45692-B21 |
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| NVIDIA InfiniBand NDR 64-port OSFP Power to Connector Airflow Switch | P45691-B21 |
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Key Features
- – 64 ports, each providing NDR (400 Gbps) performance
- – 51.2 Tb/s non-blocking aggregate bandwidth
- – NDR200 supports up to 128 ports of HDR (200 Gbps)
- – Quick and easy setup and management
- – Improved performance by removing fabric congestion
- – Backward compatibility to NVIDIA HDR InfiniBand technology for ease of migration
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Switch Specifications
- – NVIDIA Quantum-2-based QM9700 and QM9790 switch systems
- – 64 400 GB/s non-blocking ports
- – 32 octal small form-factor pluggable (OSFP) connectors
- – NDR (400 Gbps) per port bidirectional
- – Switching capacity 51.2 Tbps
- – Supports passive copper or active copper or fiber cable with optical module
- – Compliant with IBTA 1.5
- – Two hot-swappable power supplies
Management Ports (Managed Switch)
- – 1x RJ45 (1 GB/s Ethernet)
- 1x RJ45 (UART), 1x USB 3.0
Connectors and cabling
- – OSFP ports
- – Passive or active copper or optical module with fiber cables
Indicators
- – Per OSFP port status LED for link and activity
- – System status LEDs for system, fans, power supplies
- – Unit ID (beacon) LED
Power Supply
- – Dual redundant (1+1) hot-swappable power supplies
- – Input range: 200-240 Vac; US min: 2 phases of 100-110 V – in total, at least 208 V
- – 80 Gold+ and ENERGY STAR certified
Cooling
- – Power to connector airflow
- – Hot-swappable fan units
Warranty and support
- – Switches carry a 3-year warranty, on-site, next business day response
- – Cables carry a 1-year warranty, parts exchange
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Technical Specifications
HPE SKU P45692-B21 (NVIDIA part MQM9700-NS2F) NVIDIA InfiniBand NDR 64-port OSFP Managed Power to Connector Airflow Switch
HPE SKU P45691-B21 (MQM9790-NS2F) NVIDIA InfiniBand NDR 64-port OSFP Power to Connector Airflow Switch
For technical specifications please visit the NVIDIA technical specifications page for the latest details, click here .
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