Solutions & Applications
Telecom Network Sync · 5G Infrastructure · Data Center Connectivity · Optical Networks · Critical Networks
1. Network Architecture Overview
| Network Type | Protocol | Speed | Architecture | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Out | InfiniBand | 400G | Two-tier leaf-spine, 1:1 non-blocking | Parallel computing communication |
| Storage | Ethernet | 400G | Dedicated storage connectivity | Data access and transfer |
| Management | Ethernet | 10G | Dedicated cluster management | System administration |
| Scale Up | Nvlink | N/A | Nvlink Switch Tray | GPU-to-GPU communication |
2. Server-Side Configuration (Per Server)
| NIC Type | Quantity | Speed | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectX-7 400G NIC | 72 units | 400G | InfiniBand network connectivity |
| BlueField-3 400G NIC | 18 units | 400G | Storage network connectivity |
Optical Transceiver Configuration (Per Server)
| Transceiver Type | Quantity | Speed | Paired With |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400G Optical Transceiver | 72 units | 400G | ConnectX-7 400G NIC |
| 200G Optical Transceiver | 36 units | 200G | BlueField-3 400G NIC |
3. InfiniBand Switch Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Switch Model | NVIDIA Q3400-RA |
| Switch Quantity | 4 units (3 Leaf + 1 Spine) |
| Leaf Transceivers | 144 × 1.6T OSFP (72 uplink + 72 downlink) |
| Spine Transceivers | 72 × 1.6T OSFP |
| Total 1.6T OSFP | 216 units |
| Architecture | Two-tier non-blocking, 1:1 oversubscription |
4. Ethernet Switch Configuration
| Switch Role | Model | Quantity | Speed | Transceivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Network | NVIDIA SN5600 | 2 units | 800G | 72 × 800G OSFP |
| Management | NVIDIA SN2201 | 8 units | 10G | — |
| Internet Access | NVIDIA SN2201 | 8 units | 10G | — |
5. Optical Transceiver Requirements Summary
| Type | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6T OSFP InfiniBand | 216 units | Leaf ↔ Spine switch links |
| 800G OSFP Ethernet | 72 units | Storage network switch links |
| 400G OSFP InfiniBand | 576 units | Server ↔ Leaf NIC connections |
| 200G Optical | 288 units | BlueField-3 to storage switches |
| Total | 1,152 units | Entire cluster |
6. Application Scenarios
Ocean Current Simulation: Large-scale parallel computing to simulate global ocean circulation patterns
Thermocline Analysis: Research on ocean temperature stratification and its climate impacts
Ocean Dynamics Research: Simulation of tidal, wave, and current interactions
Climate Modeling Support: Providing high-resolution ocean data for global climate models
7. Key Technical Challenges & Solutions
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| Protocol Heterogeneity | Separate physical networks for each protocol with optimized topologies |
| High-Bandwidth Requirements | 1.6T OSFP transceivers with 1:1 non-blocking architecture |
| Thermal Management | High-efficiency cooling for high-power optical transceivers |
| Cable Management | Structured cabling with proper bend radius protection |
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