Ideal for high-performance computing (HPC), the Sun Blade 6048 QDR IB Switched Network Express Module (NEM) offers 30 ports of 4x QDR and 24 ports of GbE — for unparalleled scalability, resiliency, and throughput in a highly cost-effective form factor. The NEM minimizes cabling as well as costs while easing management, enhancing reliability, and speeding time to solutions.
Key Specifications
30 ports of 4x QDR InfiniBand and 24 ports of GbE
Up to 6:1 cable reduction as compared to competitive systems
Sun Blade 6048 InfiniBand Quad Data Rate Switched Network Express Module
Form factor
Occupies two NEM slots in each shelf of the
Sun Blade 6048 modular system, with up to four NEMs supported per chassis
Supported platforms
Supported platforms
Sun Blade 6048 modular system
Compatibility
IB specifications
IBTA v1.2
Fabric management
Fabric management
Host-based subnet manager
Connections
Connections
Ten 12x IB CXP connectors carry three
4x connections each, for a total of 30
individual 4x QDR connections, each with
active cable circuitry support as well as
local and remote cable present detection and cable serial number detection
24 GbE RJ-45 connections, supporting cables up to 60m in length
Throughput
Throughput
Single data rate 8 Gb/sec per server,
double data rate 16 Gb/sec per server,
quad data rate 32 Gb/sec per server —
aggregate throughput 1,536 Gb/sec
Dimensions and weight
Height
155mm (6.1 in.)
Width
509mm (20 in.)
Depth
108.6mm (4.28 in.)
Weight
5.73 kg (12.7 lbs.)
Operating environment
Voltage
12 V
Maximum power
240 W
Temperature
15° to 32° C (ASHRAE Environmental Class 1)
Altitude
3,000m (derate 1° C/300m
above 900m)
Humidity
20–80%
Regulatory compliance
Regulatory compliance
The regulatory compliance certifications
of the Sun Blade 6048 modular system
cover the Sun Blade 6048 InfiniBand QDR Switched Network Express Module as an installed component.
