The Voltaire ISR9288 is a high-performance InfiniBand switch designed for data center environments requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnectivity. It enables efficient communication between servers and storage systems in demanding applications such as high-performance computing, cloud computing, and data analytics. The switch delivers optimized latency performance critical for real-time data processing while maintaining high-speed data throughput across the fabric.
Technical Specifications
Architecture & Performance
• InfiniBand technology for high-speed interconnectivity
• Optimized for low-latency operations essential to HPC and real-time applications
• High-bandwidth data throughput between connected devices
Memory & Hardware
• sMB card with 512 MB memory required for specific configurations
• Supports 1x InfiniBand adapters, including ConnectX IB adapters
Software & Firmware
• Switch code: version 5.0.0 build 843
• Firmware: version 1.0.0.6
• Voltaire OFED versions 5.1.3 for RHEL5.1 (i686 and x86_64)
• Voltaire GridStack versions 2.5 (x86 and x64)
Management & Control
• Voltaire Fabric Manager (VFM) — GUI for provisioning, configuration, and fabric maintenance
• Voltaire Command Line Interface (CLI) — detailed configuration and management control
• Voltaire Device Manager (VDM) — GUI-based device and switch configuration
– Key Features
Fabric Intelligence
• Partition support with Partition Keys (Pkeys) for system isolation and device grouping by common attributes
• Advanced fabric diagnostics with logging and monitoring for debugging and failure detection
• Detailed port counters for diagnostics with CSV summary reporting
Connectivity
• InfiniBand port connectivity for high-performance networking
– Typical Applications
High-performance computing (HPC) clusters, cloud computing infrastructure, and large-scale data analytics environments where low-latency and high-bandwidth fabric performance directly impact system efficiency.
– Compatibility & Integration
Integrates with ConnectX InfiniBand adapters and supports Voltaire management software stack including Fabric Manager, Device Manager, and OFED distributions for RHEL5.1 environments.
