Supermicro SBM-IBS-Q3616

Supermicro SBM-IBS-Q3616 is an InfiniBand switch module engineered for integration with Supermicro blade infrastructures. It is designed to deliver low-latency, high-throughput interconnects for compute- and data-intensive environments.

This module targets high-performance computing (HPC), clustered applications, and virtualized infrastructures that require efficient node-to-node communication and scalable fabric design. By integrating the switch directly into the blade chassis, it helps reduce cabling complexity and supports a more streamlined, serviceable data center architecture.

• Blade-centric design – fits into compatible Supermicro blade enclosures, helping consolidate switching within the chassis and reducing external switch ports.
• High-bandwidth InfiniBand fabric – designed to support workloads that need fast message passing, parallel processing, and high I/O throughput.
• Low-latency communication – suitable for HPC clusters, distributed databases, and applications sensitive to communication delays.
• Optimized for scalability – enables building larger clusters by interconnecting multiple blades and chassis in a structured InfiniBand fabric.
• Data center efficiency – integrated switching can help lower cabling density, simplify management domains, and support more organized rack layouts.

Typical use cases include technical computing, financial modeling, engineering simulations, large-scale analytics, and other environments where fast node interconnect is critical to overall performance.

As detailed technical specifications for this exact model are not provided here, integration planning should be based on official Supermicro documentation, including compatibility lists, port configuration, supported InfiniBand speeds, management interfaces, and power/thermal requirements.