NVIDIA MetroX-2 Systems

NVIDIA MetroX-2 Systems

Seamless Long-Distance InfiniBand Connectivity

In today’s globally connected, data-intensive environments, research institutions, universities, enterprises, and data center operators face a common challenge: how to share massive volumes of data and computing resources across geographically dispersed locations with maximum efficiency and minimal latency.

NVIDIA MetroX-2 systems deliver a purpose-built solution to bridge InfiniBand data centers across distances of 10 to 40 kilometers, offering ultra-high-performance, RDMA-based data connectivity that’s secure, scalable, and easy to deploy.

MetroX-2 extends the capabilities of InfiniBand networks beyond the boundaries of a single data center, enabling campus-wide infrastructure expansion, real-time data mirroring, disaster recovery, and distributed computing power consolidation.

By leveraging Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) technology, MetroX-2 ensures reliable, low-latency communication across remote sites ideal for academic research, hyperscale AI, financial services, and other mission-critical industries that demand uncompromising speed and performance.

Key Benefits

• Seamless Multi-Site Integration: Easily connect multiple InfiniBand-based data centers or storage arrays, unifying them into a single high-performance compute fabric.
• Long-Distance Extension: Supports distances up to 40 kilometers without sacrificing data integrity or speed.
• Ultra-Low Latency: Leverages RDMA for direct memory-to-memory data transfer, eliminating the need for CPU intervention and minimizing delays.
• High Bandwidth: Supports dual 100GbE (QSFP28) and eight 200Gb/s (QSFP56) ports, ensuring exceptional throughput for large data workloads.
• Flexible Deployment Options: Available in two configurations—MTQ8100-HS2F and MTQ8200-HS2F—tailored to diverse infrastructure needs.
• Reliability and Redundancy: Engineered with enterprise-grade hardware, hot-swappable components, and robust failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Easy Scalability: Whether expanding existing campuses or integrating new sites, MetroX-2 allows seamless scaling without complex reconfiguration.

Applications and Use Cases

1. Academic and Research Campuses
   MetroX-2 is ideal for higher education and scientific research institutions where compute clusters are distributed across campuses.
   It enables consolidated HPC environments, large-scale simulations, and collaborative research projects to run more efficiently by sharing resources in real-time.
2. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
   For enterprises needing rapid disaster recovery solutions, MetroX-2 facilitates instant failover between geographically separated data centers, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss in case of a primary site failure.
3. Remote Data Mirroring
   Real-time data replication across facilities is made effortless with MetroX-2’s high-speed InfiniBand connectivity, enhancing both data integrity and backup capabilities.
4. Financial Services and AI Workloads
   From high-frequency trading to distributed AI model training, MetroX-2 provides the ultra-low latency and bandwidth necessary for high-stakes, time-sensitive operations.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
Product Name	NVIDIA MetroX-2 Systems
Data Rate	100GbE / 200GbE
Ports	2x QSFP28 + 8x QSFP56
Network Interface	QSFP28 / QSFP56
Technology	InfiniBand with RDMA Support
Maximum Distance	Up to 40 kilometers
Latency	Ultra-Low (sub-microsecond range)
SKU (Options)	MTQ8100-HS2F / MTQ8200-HS2F
Redundancy	Hot-swappable power and cooling modules
Management	NVIDIA Quantum Management Suite Compatible

 Product Models

SKU	OPN	Data Rate	Network Interface	Ports	Technology
920-9B110-00FH-0M2	MTQ8100-HS2F	HDR	QSFP28 and QSFP56	2x EDR and 8x HDR	InfiniBand
920-9B110-00FH-0M1	MTQ8200-HS2F	HDR	QSFP28 and QSFP56	2x EDR and 8x HDR	InfiniBand

Why Choose NVIDIA MetroX-2?

Unmatched Performance Across Distances
Traditional Ethernet solutions may struggle with latency and packet loss over extended distances. MetroX-2 eliminates these concerns by using InfiniBand and RDMA technology, providing a level of speed and reliability that’s essential for modern data workloads.

Simplified Multi-Site Management
With support for NVIDIA Quantum Management Suite, administrators gain visibility and control over complex interconnect deployments. Real-time monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting tools are built-in.

Future-Proof Scalability
As organizational needs grow, MetroX-2 scales effortlessly. You can expand from connecting two locations to multiple sites across a campus or even across cities while maintaining consistent, reliable performance.

Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
By centralizing resources and enabling remote compute and storage utilization, MetroX-2 helps reduce the need for redundant hardware, lowering both capital and operational expenses.

Detailed Port Configuration

• 2x QSFP28 Ports: Supporting EDR InfiniBand with up to 100GbE bandwidth per port, perfect for legacy system integration or specific high-bandwidth uplinks.
• 8x QSFP56 Ports: Delivering 200Gb/s per port, designed for next-generation InfiniBand connectivity and maximum throughput.

Hardware Design and Reliability

MetroX-2 units are built with durability and continuous operation in mind:

• Enterprise-grade, hot-swappable power supplies ensure uptime.
• Redundant cooling systems maintain optimal thermal conditions.
• Standard rack-mount design for seamless integration into existing data center setups.

Deployment Scenarios

• Single Data Center Expansion: Connecting remote storage racks or additional compute nodes without relocating equipment.
• Campus-Wide Network Fabric: Establishing a unified compute network across multiple buildings or facilities.
• Inter-City Data Center Bridging: Extending InfiniBand capabilities to support large-scale distributed architectures over metropolitan areas.

Conclusion

NVIDIA MetroX-2 Systems represent the pinnacle of long-distance InfiniBand extension technology.

Combining ultra-high performance, scalability, and reliability, they provide a future-ready solution for enterprises and research institutions looking to expand their compute capabilities across dispersed locations.

Whether you need disaster recovery, data mirroring, or a unified multi-site HPC environment, MetroX-2 delivers uncompromising speed, efficiency, and control.