Intel® True Scale Fabric
High performance computing (HPC) fabric
Intel® True Scale Fabric Overview
Providing predictable low latency for easy scalability without diminished cluster performance or costly system tuning, the Intel® True Scale Fabric switch 12000 series coupled with Intel® True Scale Fabric host channel adapters based on InfiniBand* creates the highest-performing high performance computing (HPC) interconnect fabrics.
Intel True Scale Fabric Switch 12000 Series
Based on the Intel® True Scale Fabric ASIC platform, the Intel True Scale Fabric switch 12000 series offers the highest port count, port density, and the most flexibility, adapting to a wide range of organizations with evolving HPC needs. Networking and management is made simple with the Intel® True Scale Fabric suite (IFS), which automates fabric installation, configuration, and monitoring.
Product Features and Specifications
- Designed to meet the most demanding “time-to-solution” needs of the HPC market
- Exceptional flexibility with switches that scale from 18 to 864 ports (40/20/10 Gbps auto-negotiation)
- Comprehensive set of advanced InfiniBand features
- Ability to improve HPC cluster efficiency with industry-leading features, including: adaptive routing, quality of service (QoS), and virtual fabrics
- Optional Intel True Scale Fabric suite (IFS) management solution provides expanded fabric views and a powerful set of management tools
Intel® True Scale Fabric Switches
| Switch Type | Ports | Fixed/Modular |
|---|---|---|
| Edge – 36 Ports | 36 | Fixed/Modular |
| Edge – Up to 36 Ports | 18-36 | Modular |
| Edge – 18 Ports | 18 | Fixed |
| Director – 4 Slot | 72 (UHP)/96 (UHD) | Modular |
| Director – 12 Slot | 216 (UHP)/288 (UHD) | Modular |
| Director – 18 Slot | 324 (UHP)/432 (UHD) | Modular |
| Director – 36 Slot | 648 (UHP)/864 (UHD) | Modular |
