Identity & Definition
The NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6012F-2BRS is a compact 1U rackmount FDR InfiniBand switch in the enterprise InfiniBand switching category. Based on the SwitchX-2 ASIC, this managed switch provides 12 QSFP+ ports at FDR (56 Gb/s) InfiniBand with C2P (Connector to Power) airflow, dual AC PSUs, and a short-depth chassis. This is an InfiniBand-only switch. Condition: Refurbished.
Engineering Context
Each of the 12 QSFP+ ports delivers FDR InfiniBand at 56 Gb/s (4x 14 Gb/s lanes), providing 672 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth. The SwitchX-2 ASIC delivers non-blocking wire-speed switching with sub-microsecond latency. The short-depth chassis is designed for space-constrained environments. Dual AC PSUs provide N+1 power redundancy. Managed operation via InfiniBand Subnet Manager with SNMP monitoring.
Deployment & Use Cases
Small-to-medium HPC cluster InfiniBand fabric in space-constrained racks. Top-of-rack FDR InfiniBand connectivity for 12 or fewer compute nodes. Edge or remote HPC deployments requiring short-depth FDR switching. Lab environments for InfiniBand development and testing.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX6012F-2BRS
- ASIC: SwitchX-2
- Speed: FDR InfiniBand 56 Gb/s per port
- Ports: 12x QSFP+
- Aggregate Bandwidth: 672 Gb/s
- Management: Managed (InfiniBand Subnet Manager)
- Form Factor: 1U rackmount, short depth
- Airflow: C2P (Connector to Power / front-to-back)
- Power: Dual AC PSUs
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
InfiniBand only — does NOT support Ethernet. FDR only (56 Gb/s) — not EDR, HDR, or NDR. For EDR, use MSB7890. 12 ports only — for higher port density, use the 36-port MSX6036F. Short-depth chassis — verify rack depth compatibility. C2P airflow (front-to-back). Predecessor: QDR switches. Successor: Switch-IB (EDR). QSFP+ ports compatible with FDR and QDR (at reduced speed) cables.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) lab-tests every switch for full port validation and PSU redundancy. Technical consultation for InfiniBand fabric design. Global shipping with 1–3 business day handling.