IBM 90Y3489 Flex System IB6132D Dual-Port FDR InfiniBand Adapter — Lot of 4: This listing is for four (4) IBM Flex System IB6132D mezzanine adapters bearing IBM FRU 90Y3489. The card is a dual-port FDR InfiniBand mezzanine for IBM Flex System and PureFlex compute nodes — it is not a standard PCIe add-in card and will not fit a desktop, tower, or rack server PCIe slot. These are refurbished units, tested in working order.
Engineering Context
The IB6132D is built around Mellanox ConnectX-3-class InfiniBand silicon repackaged onto an IBM Flex System mezzanine PCB. Each of the two QSFP ports supports InfiniBand FDR up to 56 Gb/s and connects through the Flex System midplane to an IB6132 InfiniBand switch module installed in the chassis. The mezzanine connector carries a PCIe 3.0 x8 host link to the compute node. There is no external bracket, no PCIe edge fingers, and no SFP cages — connectivity is internal to the Flex chassis fabric.
Deployment & Use Cases
Adding FDR InfiniBand connectivity to IBM Flex System x222, x240, x240 M5, x440, and Power compute nodes. HPC and analytics clusters built on Flex/PureFlex chassis that already have an IB6132 InfiniBand switch module fitted. RDMA-enabled storage front-ends (GPFS, Lustre, NFS-RDMA) within a Flex chassis. Spare-pool replacements for existing IBM Flex InfiniBand deployments.
Technical Specifications
OEM: IBM
FRU / Part Number: 90Y3489
Model: IB6132D
Quantity: Lot of 4 cards
Underlying Silicon: Mellanox ConnectX-3 class
Ports: 2 x QSFP (internal, via Flex midplane)
InfiniBand Speed: Up to FDR 56 Gb/s per port
Host Bus: PCIe 3.0 x8 (8 GT/s)
Form Factor: IBM Flex System mezzanine
RDMA: IB Verbs
External Cabling: None — switch-side QSFP cabling on the IB6132 module
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Requires an IBM Flex System or PureFlex chassis with a compute node that has a free I/O mezzanine slot, plus an IB6132 InfiniBand Switch Module (or compatible IB6131 FDR module) installed in the chassis. Will not fit standard PCIe slots, OCP mezzanine sockets, or Dell/HPE blade form factors. As an FDR card, it cannot link at EDR 100 Gb/s or HDR 200 Gb/s. Driver support is via IBM-supplied firmware images and Mellanox MLNX_OFED within the IB6132D lifecycle.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Each card in this lot is bench-tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS for mezzanine connector integrity, FRU label match, and basic POST in a Flex System node before shipment. We provide expert consultation on Flex System and PureFlex InfiniBand fabrics, global shipping, and 1–3 day handling time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What host bus does the IB6132D have?
The IB6132D host bus is PCIe 3.0 x8 (8 GT/s), as listed in the specifications for IB6132D.
What is the IB6132D NOT compatible with?
The card is a dual-port FDR InfiniBand mezzanine for IBM Flex System and PureFlex compute nodes — it is not a standard PCIe add-in card and will not fit a desktop, tower, or rack server PCIe slot. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering IB6132D.
What condition is the IB6132D supplied in, and who sells it?
The IB6132D is supplied in Refurbished condition by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS from EU stock, with 1-3 business day handling and worldwide B2B shipping. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com/product-page/lot-of-4-90y3489-ibm-flex-system-ib6132d-dual-port-fdr-infiniband-adapter.