Brand: HPE · SKU: 689638-B21 · MPN: 689638-B21 · Category: Networking
The HPE Mellanox SX1018HP is a high-performance, ultra-low latency, non-blocking Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for the HPE c-Class BladeSystem. It provides sixteen 10/40Gb server-side downlinks and eighteen 40Gb QSFP+ uplinks, delivering a total non-blocking throughput of up to 1.36 Tb/s. Built on Mellanox SwitchX-2 silicon, this switch is optimized for high-performance computing (HPC), financial services, and cloud environments, featuring industry-leading port-to-port latency as low as 220 ns and exceptional power efficiency at less than 2.4 watts per port. It supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and can be managed via a standard CLI, Web UI, or Mellanox Unified Fabric Manager (UFM).
| Latency | 220 ns (40Gb), 270 ns (10Gb) |
|---|---|
| ASIC Type | Mellanox SwitchX-2 |
| Management | CLI, Web UI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, UFM |
| Uplink Ports | 18 x 40Gb QSFP+ |
| Downlink Ports | 16 x 10/40Gb Ethernet |
| MAC Address Table | 48,000 entries |
| Power Consumption | < 2.4 Watts per port |
| Switching Capacity | 1.36 Tbps |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Weight | 7.18 lbs (3.226 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.28 x 10.87 x 1.10 in (388 x 276 x 27.9 mm) |
The Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for the HP c-Class enclosure delivers InfiniBand-like performance in an Ethernet fabric. It is ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as High Frequency Trading and large-scale data center workloads requiring zero oversubscription.
Yes, this HPE Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for c-Class BladeSystem (689638-B21) is 100% genuine HPE hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Mellanox SX1018HP Ethernet Switch for c-Class BladeSystem includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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