NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6002FLR 36-port FDR/56GbE VPI Spine Module for SX6500-Series Chassis: The MSX6002FLR is a SwitchX-2-based spine line card providing 36 QSFP+ ports of FDR (56Gb/s) InfiniBand and 56 Gigabit Ethernet via VPI. It is a chassis-internal spine module for the Mellanox SX6500-family director switches (SX6506, SX6512, SX6518, SX6536). It is not a standalone 1U switch and cannot operate outside its host chassis. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MSX6002FLR uses the Mellanox SwitchX-2 ASIC to deliver non-blocking 36-port FDR connectivity at sub-microsecond port-to-port latency. Each port is QSFP+ and supports VPI auto-negotiation between InfiniBand FDR (56Gb/s) and Ethernet (10/40/56GbE). The module is RoHS-6 compliant and hot-swappable within a populated director chassis. As a spine module, it interconnects with the chassis leaf modules across the internal orthogonal backplane.
Deployment & Use Cases
Expanding spine fabric capacity in Mellanox SX6500-series director chassis to scale port counts in HPC clusters. Adding non-blocking FDR bandwidth to InfiniBand-attached storage backends (Lustre, GPFS, BeeGFS). Provisioning a multi-rack 56GbE fabric where the director chassis serves as the aggregation core. Replacement spare for failed spine modules in production SX6500 director switches.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX6002FLR
- Module Type: Spine Line Card (chassis-internal)
- Switching ASIC: SwitchX-2
- Port Count: 36 x QSFP+
- InfiniBand Rate: FDR (56Gb/s per port)
- Ethernet Rate: 56GbE / 40GbE / 10GbE
- Protocol: VPI (InfiniBand and Ethernet)
- Form Factor: SX6500-series chassis spine module
- Compliance: RoHS-6
- Hot-Swap: Supported in populated chassis
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible exclusively with Mellanox SX6500-series director chassis: SX6506, SX6512, SX6518, and SX6536. Requires a host chassis with active management module(s) (e.g., MSX6000MAR controller). Not a standalone 1U switch — cannot be powered or managed outside its parent chassis. Not compatible with EDR-class chassis (CS7500/CS8500) or HDR-class chassis (QM8700-series). Port speed is capped at FDR (56Gb/s); will not negotiate to EDR (100Gb/s) or HDR (200Gb/s).
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every spine module on a live SX6500 chassis for port enumeration, link training, and management plane visibility before shipment. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for the full SX6500 platform inventory. We provide expert consultation on chassis fabric design, global shipping, and 1–3 day handling time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What infiniband rate does the MSX6002FLR have?
The MSX6002FLR infiniband rate is FDR (56Gb/s per port), as listed in the specifications for MSX6002FLR.
What is the MSX6002FLR NOT compatible with?
It is not a standalone 1U switch and cannot operate outside its host chassis. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX6002FLR.
What condition is the MSX6002FLR supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX6002FLR 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-msx6002flr-36-port-spine-infiniband-fdr14-56-6-vpi.