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Dell and ConnectX® Solutions
The Dell server and storage systems and M1000e blade system address a host of next generation business challenges, offering enterprises an optimal approach to meet the technology needs of companies that operate massive data centers with tens of thousands of servers. Mellanox ConnectX 20 and 40Gb/s InfiniBand connectivity enables extreme computing, real-time response, I/O consolidation and power savings for cloud computing and for a broad range of enterprise application environments including financial services, government and education, industrial design and manufacturing, life sciences, and web serving and collaboration.
Adapter Cards
Dual-Port I/O Mezzanine Cards with Virtual Protocol Interconnect® for Dell PowerEdge
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ConnectX®-2 VPI-supported adapters make it possible for Dell PowerEdge M1000e-series Blade Servers
to operate with either InfiniBand or Ethernet switches. With auto-sensing capability, each
ConnectX-2 port can identify the attached switch and bring up the link automatically. ConnectX-2
with VPI simplifies I/O system design and makes it easier for IT managers to deploy infrastructure
that meets the challenges of a dynamic data center.
Dual-Port adapter with Virtual Protocol Interconnect® for Dell
PowerEdge C6100-series Rack Servers
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ConnectX®-2 VPI-enabled adapters make it possible for Dell PowerEdge C6100-series Rack Servers to operate
over any converged network leveraging a consolidated software stack. With auto-sense capability,
each ConnectX-2 port can identify and operate on InfiniBand, Ethernet, or Data Center Bridging
(DCB) fabrics. FlexBoot™ provides additional flexibility by enabling servers to boot from remote
InfiniBand or LAN storage targets. ConnectX-2 with VPI and FlexBoot simplifies I/O system design
and makes it easier for IT managers to deploy infrastructure that meets the challenges of a
dynamic data center.
Dual-Port 20 and 40Gb/s InfiniBand I/O Mezzanine Cards for Dell PowerEdge
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ConnectX® 20 and 40Gb/s InfiniBand dual-port I/O cards for Dell PowerEdge M1000e-series Blade Servers deliver low-latency and high-bandwidth for performance-driven server and storage clustering applications in Enterprise Data Center and High-Performance Computing environments. Clustered data bases, parallelized applications and transactional services applications will achieve significant performance improvements resulting in reduced completion time and lower cost per operation. ConnectX simplifies network deployment by consolidating clustering, communications, storage, and management I/O and by providing enhanced performance in virtualized server environments.
Switch Blades
M2401G - 20Gb/s InfiniBand Switch Blade
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The M2401G 20Gb/s InfiniBand Switch Blade for Dell PowerEdge M1000e-series Blade Enclosures
provides a high-bandwidth, low-latency, low-power fabric for Enterprise Data Center and High-
Performance Computing environments. Based on the third generation InfiniScale® III InfiniBand
switch device, the platform delivers an ideal balance between cost and performance. When used
in conjunction with ConnectX® InfiniBand dual-port adapter cards, clustered data bases, parallelized
applications and transactional services applications achieve significant performance improvements
that reduce completion time and cost per operation.
The 24-port switch blade supports up to 16 server blades while providing 8 ports for connecting
to a larger InfiniBand fabric. The non-blocking architecture ensures that each port will provide the
full 20Gb/s of bi-directional bandwidth, while the advanced scheduling engine supports quality of
service for up to 9 traffic classes.
M3601Q - 32-port 40Gb/s InfiniBand Switch Blade
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The InfiniScale® IV M3601Q 40Gb/s InfiniBand Blade Switch I/O Module for PowerEdge M-Series
provides a high bandwidth, low latency fabric for Enterprise Data Center and High-Performance
Computing environments. Based on the fourth generation InfiniScale IV InfiniBand switch device,
the I/O module delivers up to 40Gb/s full bisectional bandwidth per port. When used in conjunction
with ConnectX® InfiniBand dual port mezzanine I/O cards, clustered data bases, parallelized applications
and transactional services applications will achieve significant performance improvements
resulting in reduced completion time and lower cost per operation.
Software Support
All Mellanox adapter cards are supported by a full suite of drivers for Microsoft Windows, Linux distributions, VMware, and Citrix XENServer. ConnectX-2 VPI adapters support OpenFabrics-based RDMA protocols and software. Stateless offload are fully interoperable with standard TCP/ UDP/IP stacks. ConnectX-2 VPI adapters are compatible with configuration and management tools from OEMs and operating system vendors.
