NVIDIA Mellanox Quantum QM9700 InfiniBand Smart Switch - 64 Ports NDR - 400Gb/s

The NVIDIA Mellanox Quantum QM9700 is a high-performance InfiniBand smart switch designed for the most demanding data center environments. With 64 NDR (Next Data Rate) ports delivering 400 Gb/s each, it provides an aggregate throughput of 25.6 Tb/s unidirectional and 51.2 Tb/s bidirectional, ensuring ultra-low latency below 130 ns. This 2U rackmount switch is ideal for HPC, AI, and machine learning workloads, offering advanced features like SHARPv3, adaptive routing, and congestion control.

Advantages

Unmatched performance with 64 NDR ports at 400 Gb/s, enabling massive scalability and low latency for critical applications. The switch supports in-network computing, reducing data movement and accelerating workloads. Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and hot-swappable fans ensure high availability and ease of maintenance.

Suitable for

• High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning training
• Data analytics and scientific research
• Enterprise data centers requiring high throughput and low latency

Key specifications

• Switch Type: InfiniBand Smart Switch
• Port Configuration: 64 x NDR InfiniBand QSFP112 ports
• Port Speed: 400 Gb/s per port
• Aggregate Throughput: 25.6 Tb/s (unidirectional), 51.2 Tb/s (bidirectional)
• Latency: <130 ns (port-to-port)
• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• Power Supplies: Dual Redundant, Hot-Swappable
• Airflow: Front-to-Rear
• Management Ports: 1x 1GbE RJ45, 1x USB 3.0, 1x Serial Console (RJ45)
• Processor: Quad-core ARM A72
• Memory: 32GB DDR4
• Storage: 64GB SSD
• Power Consumption (Max): ~1200 W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Cooling: Hot-swappable fan units
• Management Software: NVIDIA UFM (Unified Fabric Manager)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the QM9700 with NVIDIA ConnectX-7 adapters and use NVIDIA UFM for comprehensive fabric management. Ensure proper cooling and power redundancy in your data center rack.