HPE Mellanox InfiniBand EDR Managed Switch (834979-B22) 36-Port 100Gb QSFP28, Managed, RAF

• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning platforms
• GPU cluster networking
• Scientific and research computing
• Enterprise machine learning infrastructure
• High-speed RDMA-enabled storage networks
• Financial modeling and quantitative analytics
• Oil and gas simulation workloads
• Engineering and manufacturing design simulations
• Expansion of managed InfiniBand enterprise fabrics 

• 36 × QSFP28 InfiniBand EDR ports
• 100Gb/s bandwidth per port
• Managed InfiniBand switch architecture
• Mellanox Switch-IB 2 switching ASIC
• SHARP (Scalable Hierarchical Aggregation and Reduction Protocol) support
• Up to 7 Tbps switching capacity
• Approximately 90 ns port-to-port latency
• Rear-to-front (RAF) airflow for optimized rack cooling
• Ultra-low-latency fabric for HPC and AI workloads
• RDMA support for high-performance computing
• Hot-swappable redundant power supplies
• Hot-swappable fan modules
• 1U rack-mount form factor
• Enterprise scalability for large compute fabrics
• Designed for continuous, high-availability operation

• Brand: HPE
• Product: HPE Mellanox InfiniBand EDR Managed Switch
• SKU: 834979-B22
• Product Family HPE Mellanox InfiniBand EDR Switch Series
• Switch Type: Managed InfiniBand Switch
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• InfiniBand Standard: EDR (100Gb/s)
• Switch ASIC: Mellanox Switch-IB 2
• Ports: 36 × QSFP28 EDR
• Port Speed: 100Gb/s per port
• Switching Capacity: Up to 7 Tbps
• Port-to-Port Latency: Approximately 90 ns
• SHARP Support: Yes
• Management: Integrated management
• Airflow: Rear-to-Front (RAF)
• Power Supplies: Dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies
• Cooling: Hot-swappable redundant fan modules
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 4.37 × 42.77 × 68.58 cm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
• Compatible Platforms: HPE Apollo Systems, Mellanox InfiniBand adapters, InfiniBand EDR fabrics

Why Choose This Product?

• The HPE 834979-B22 is designed for organizations that need both high-performance InfiniBand networking and centralized switch management. Unlike unmanaged EDR switches, this model enables easier configuration, monitoring, and lifecycle management while delivering 36 non-blocking 100Gb/s ports, ultra-low latency, and SHARP acceleration for distributed computing workloads. It integrates seamlessly with HPE Apollo servers, Mellanox adapters, GPU clusters, and enterprise HPC environments, making it a practical investment for AI, scientific computing, and data-intensive applications. Its managed architecture helps reduce operational complexity, improve infrastructure visibility, and maximize long-term return on investment.