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IBM® supports specific cables for high-performance computing (HPC) cluster configurations.
The following table describes the cables that are supported for IBM HPC configurations.
| System or use | Cable type | Connector type | Length - m (ft) | Source | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9125-F2A |
4X DDR, copper |
QSFP - CX4 |
6 m (19.7 ft) (passive, 26 awg) 10 m (32.8 ft) (active, 26 awg) 14 m (46 ft) (active, 30 awg) |
Vendor |
|
8204-E8A 8203-E4A |
12X - 4X DDR width exchanger, copper |
CX4 - CX4 |
3 m (9.8 ft) 10 m (32.8 ft) |
IBM |
Link operates at 4X speed. |
JS22 |
4X DDR, copper |
CX4 - CX4 |
Multiple lengths |
Vendor |
To connect between PTM and switch. |
Intra-rack |
4X DDR, copper |
CX4 - CX4 |
Multiple lengths |
Vendor |
For use between switches. |
Fabric management server |
4X DDR, copper |
CX4 - CX4 |
Multiple lengths |
Vendor |
For connecting the fabric management server to subnets to support host-based subnet manager and Fast Fabric Toolset. |
