HPE InfiniBand FDR/Ethernet 10GB Network Adapter

The HPE InfiniBand FDR/Ethernet 10GB Network Adapter (764618-001-RFB) is a high-performance dual-port PCI Express 3.0 x8 adapter designed for data centers and high-performance computing environments. Based on the Mellanox ConnectX-3 chipset, it supports both InfiniBand FDR (56Gb/s per port) and Ethernet (40GbE/10GbE per port) protocols via Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) technology, offering flexibility and low-latency connectivity.

Advantages

This adapter delivers sub-microsecond InfiniBand latency and up to 112Gb/s bidirectional throughput, enabling fast data transfers for demanding workloads. It supports advanced virtualization features such as SR-IOV and NPAR, as well as RDMA over InfiniBand and RoCE for efficient data movement. The half-height, half-length form factor fits standard server slots, and its low power consumption (10-13W) ensures energy efficiency.

Suitable for

• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Data center server connectivity
• Cloud and virtualized environments
• Storage and database applications requiring low latency

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Network Protocols: InfiniBand, Ethernet
• Data Rate: InfiniBand FDR (56Gb/s per port), Ethernet 40GbE/10GbE per port
• Ports: 2 x QSFP
• Form Factor: PCIe Half-Height, Half-Length (HHHL)
• Chipset: Mellanox ConnectX-3
• Virtualization: SR-IOV, NPAR
• Offload: RDMA (IB & RoCE), TCP/UDP/IP stateless offloads, NVGRE, VXLAN
• Power Consumption: 10-13W
• OS Support: Linux, Windows, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD, OFED

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this adapter with compatible InfiniBand or 40GbE switches and use the latest drivers from HPE or Mellanox. Ensure your server has an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and adequate cooling.