NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6000MAR PPC460 InfiniBand Management Module for SX65xx Chassis Switches: This is a hot-swap management module for the SwitchX-2 SX65xx series modular InfiniBand chassis switches (SX6506, SX6512, SX6518, SX6536). It runs the MLNX-OS subnet manager on a PowerPC 460 (PPC460) processor and provides chassis-wide management. This is a control-plane module, NOT an InfiniBand line card and NOT a fabric data-path module. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MSX6000MAR pairs an embedded PPC460 control processor with the firmware needed to run MLNX-OS, including the embedded subnet manager (UFM-lite class) capable of managing fabrics of up to 648 nodes within a single SX65xx chassis. It exposes serial console, out-of-band Ethernet management, and chassis I2C buses for environmental monitoring. Two management modules can be installed in the same chassis for active/standby redundancy with stateful failover.
Deployment & Use Cases
Subnet management for medium-scale InfiniBand fabrics built on a single SX6536 (648-port FDR) or smaller SX65xx chassis. HPC and AI training clusters that need an embedded SM rather than a host-resident OpenSM. Storage interconnects on Lustre, GPFS, or BeeGFS over InfiniBand. Redundant management plane upgrades for sites running a single mgmt module today.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MSX6000MAR
Module Type: Management / Control Plane
Processor: PowerPC 460 (PPC460)
OS: MLNX-OS with embedded Subnet Manager
Subnet Manager Capacity: Up to 648 nodes
Compatible Chassis: SX6506, SX6512, SX6518, SX6536
Form Factor: Hot-swap chassis module
Management Interfaces: Serial console, out-of-band Ethernet
Redundancy: Active/standby pair supported
Compliance: RoHS 6
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible only with the SX65xx family of modular InfiniBand chassis switches: SX6506, SX6512, SX6518, and SX6536. Not compatible with SX10xx or SX1500 fixed-form switches. Not compatible with the newer Quantum-1 (QM87xx) or Quantum-2 (QM97xx) HDR/NDR platforms — those use a different management module family. Cannot be installed in an Ethernet SX1xxx chassis. Requires a chassis with at least one populated leaf/spine card to manage anything beyond chassis health.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS boots each module, validates MLNX-OS load, checks management interface link-up, and inspects the chassis connector before shipment. We provide global shipping, expert pre-sale guidance on SX65xx redundancy planning, and 1–3 business day handling. See tes-itsolutions.com for related SX65xx parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What os does the MSX6000MAR have?
The MSX6000MAR os is MLNX-OS with embedded Subnet Manager, as listed in the specifications for MSX6000MAR.
What is the MSX6000MAR NOT compatible with?
This is a control-plane module, NOT an InfiniBand line card and NOT a fabric data-path module. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX6000MAR.
What condition is the MSX6000MAR supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX6000MAR 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/mellanox-msx6000mar-ppc460-infiniband-management-module-for-sx65xx.