HPER8L22A

Parallel File System Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The HPER8L22A Parallel File System Gigabit Ethernet Adapteris purpose-built to meet the bandwidth and latency requirements of large-scale data-intensive environments. Optimized for parallel file systems such as Lustre and IBM Spectrum Scale, this adapter delivers exceptional throughput and efficiency in HPC, AI, and large-scale analytics applications. Designed for seamless integration into high-performance compute nodes or storage servers, the R8L22A ensures that data can move quickly between distributed storage and processing units, minimizing delays and maximizing compute resource utilization. Whether for scientific computing, financial modeling, or real-time simulation, this adapter supports ultra-fast, reliable data movement across complex infrastructure.

Features

Built for environments that depend on the high-speed, low-latency transfer of massive datasets, the R8L22A excels in parallel file system deployments. It connects compute and storage clusters with optimized Ethernet interfaces capable of handling simultaneous, high-throughput data flows required by distributed workloads. Ideal for integration with scalable storage architectures, it enhances I/O performance, reduces bottlenecks, and supports seamless data access across nodes. The adapter is designed to handle multi-threaded data streams with minimal CPU overhead, allowing workloads to scale efficiently across thousands of cores. It includes advanced networking features such as RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), large receive offload, and low-latency packet processing. This makes it a critical component for achieving balanced performance between computation and I/O in performance-sensitive deployments.

Advanced Options

Engineered for sustained throughput and deterministic performance, the HPER8L22A adapter helps organizations scale their I/O pipelines in high-performance environments. Its support for RDMA enables direct memory access between nodes, minimizing latency and freeing up compute resources. By handling data transmission at the hardware level, the adapter reduces CPU involvement, leading to improved application performance and lower total system overhead.

Product Key Features

• High-throughput Ethernet interface for parallel file systems

• Ideal for Lustre, Spectrum Scale, and HPC storage workloads

• RDMA and low-latency architecture for accelerated I/O

• Optimized for scalable, distributed environments

• Supports advanced offload features to reduce CPU utilization

• Compatible with high-density rackmount systems

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Reliability & Performance

Its robust architecture supports traffic shaping, congestion management, and reliable data transmission in clustered computing environments. Designed to fit within dense server architectures, the adapter offers thermal efficiency and mechanical durability, even under constant workload pressure. Whether deployed in research labs, national supercomputing facilities, or commercial analytics platforms, the R8L22A ensures reliable, scalable data movement for the most demanding file systems.

Key Features

• • High-speed Gigabit Ethernet Adapterfor parallel file systems

  • Supports RoCE for low-latency networking

  • Compatible with Lustre and IBM Spectrum Scale

  • Hardware offload for reduced CPU usage

  • Designed for HPC, AI, and large-scale analytics

  • Suitable for rack-mounted, high-density environments

Specification	Details
Model Number	R8L22A
Product Type	Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Parallel File Systems
Interface Type	High-Speed Ethernet (10/25/40GbE, varies by SKU)
Supported Protocols	RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
Use Case	HPC, AI, analytics, scientific computing
Compatibility	Lustre, IBM Spectrum Scale, other PFS
Offload Capabilities	TCP/IP, RDMA, LSO, checksum offload
Latency Optimization	Yes - hardware-level packet processing
Power Efficiency	Optimized for high-density data centers
Operating Temperature	10°C to 45°C
Form Factor	PCIe or mezzanine (SKU dependent)