NVIDIA Mellanox MSX60-FF Fan Module: This is a field-replaceable fan unit (FRU) for legacy NVIDIA Mellanox MSX60xx and MSX10xx-series switch chassis. The 'FF' suffix indicates the airflow direction set by this fan module's impeller orientation. This is NOT a power supply unit and NOT a switch line card — it is a thermal-management module that slides into the chassis fan bay. This is a refurbished unit, fully tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MSX60-FF carries the chassis impellers that move air across the ASIC heatsink and switch line cards. In a 1U Mellanox MSX-class chassis, fan-bay airflow direction must match the airflow direction of the installed PSUs to keep all FRUs aligned with the room's hot/cold aisle layout. The 'FF' airflow code corresponds to one of two NVIDIA-defined chassis directions; the opposite direction is provided by the MSX60-FB SKU. The module is hot-swappable when the chassis is configured with redundant fan bays.
Deployment & Use Cases
RMA replacement of a failed fan module in a Mellanox MSX60xx or MSX10xx chassis. Lifecycle maintenance — planned replacement of fan modules approaching their service-life threshold. Hot/cold aisle alignment when re-racking legacy SwitchX-2 era chassis. Spare-pool stocking for data centers running MSX6012/MSX6025/MSX1024 fleets.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MSX60-FF
Type: Switch chassis fan module (FRU)
Airflow Variant: 'FF' — must match chassis PSU and other fan modules
Hot-Swap: Yes (in chassis configured with redundant fan bays)
Compatible Chassis Families: Mellanox MSX60xx and MSX10xx series (e.g., MSX6012, MSX6025, MSX1024)
Form Factor: Mellanox MSX-class fan tray
Counterpart SKU (opposite airflow): MSX60-FB
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
The MSX60-FF and MSX60-FB airflow variants are NOT interchangeable in the same chassis. Mixing airflow directions will trigger a chassis airflow mismatch alarm and may force the switch into reduced operating state. Not compatible with chassis outside the MSX60xx and MSX10xx families — specifically not compatible with SN2000/SN3000/SN4000-series Spectrum switches, which use a different fan FRU. The MSX60-FF is a fan module only; it does not contain a power supply — for chassis power use the corresponding MSX60-PF/PB or chassis-specific PSU SKU.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every refurbished fan module for impeller balance, RPM range, and connector integrity before shipment. Global shipping with 1–3 day handling time and chassis-airflow consultation on request.