NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6036F-1BRR SwitchX-2 FDR 56Gb/s Managed InfiniBand Switch (1U): This is a 36-port fully-managed FDR InfiniBand switch in a 1U chassis with QSFP+ connectors. The MSX6036F-1BRR includes an internal subnet manager built into MLNX-OS, eliminating the need for an external OpenSM host in single-switch deployments. The switch runs the SwitchX-2 ASIC at FDR (56 Gb/s per port) and ships with a single AC power supply. This is a new unit shipped in factory-sealed condition.
Engineering Context
The MSX6036 builds on the SwitchX-2 ASIC with 4.032 Tb/s aggregate non-blocking switching across 36 QSFP+ FDR ports. Port-to-port latency is approximately 170 nanoseconds. The internal subnet manager (UFM-compatible) is suitable for single-switch fabrics and small fat-tree topologies, with adaptive routing and congestion control. MLNX-OS provides CLI, SNMP, REST, and web management. The 1U chassis fits standard 19-inch racks and is RoHS-6 compliant.
Deployment & Use Cases
Standalone HPC cluster where no external subnet manager is desired. Spine or leaf switch in larger fat-tree topologies where MLNX-OS managed switches are preferred. AI/ML training clusters using NVIDIA GPUs with GPU-Direct RDMA over InfiniBand. Storage fabrics for Lustre, GPFS, and BeeGFS where managed switch features simplify subnet configuration and monitoring.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX6036F-1BRR
- Product Family: SwitchX-2 SX6036 (Managed)
- Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
- Ports: 36x QSFP+
- Port Speed: FDR 56 Gb/s per port
- Switching Capacity: 4.032 Tb/s aggregate non-blocking
- Latency: ~170 ns port-to-port
- Management: Fully Managed — MLNX-OS with internal subnet manager (CLI, SNMP, REST, Web UI)
- Power Supply: 1x AC PSU
- Compliance: RoHS-6
- Condition: New — Factory Sealed, Shipped by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-3, ConnectX-3 Pro, ConnectX-4, and ConnectX-5 VPI HCAs in InfiniBand mode. Supports FDR-rated QSFP+ DAC and active optical cables. The internal subnet manager is suitable for single-switch deployments and small fat-tree fabrics; very large multi-switch fabrics may benefit from a dedicated UFM appliance. Single PSU SKU provides no power redundancy. Airflow direction depends on the fan/PSU configuration of the specific shipped unit — confirm against the rack thermal layout before deployment. Not an Ethernet switch in default IB mode.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS sources factory-sealed Mellanox managed switches with bench verification of all QSFP+ port links, PSU output, and MLNX-OS boot integrity before shipment. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for a quote. EU-based with global shipping and 1–3 day handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What port speed does the MSX6036F-1BRR have?
The MSX6036F-1BRR port speed is FDR 56 Gb/s per port, as listed in the specifications for MSX6036F-1BRR.
What is the MSX6036F-1BRR NOT compatible with?
Not an Ethernet switch in default IB mode. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX6036F-1BRR.
What condition is the MSX6036F-1BRR supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX6036F-1BRR is supplied in New 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/new-mellanox-msx6036f-1brr-switchx-fdr-36-port-managed-infiniband-switch.