NVIDIA Mellanox MSX62-FF Fan Module: This is a field-replaceable fan unit (FRU) for NVIDIA Mellanox MSX1024-series and SwitchX-2 switch chassis. The 'FF' suffix denotes the airflow direction defined by the impeller orientation; the opposite-airflow counterpart is the MSX62-FB. This is NOT a switch line card or PSU — 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 MSX62-FF carries the chassis fans that pull air across the SwitchX/SwitchX-2 ASIC heatsink and the line-card cage. Because all fan trays and PSUs in a chassis must share a single airflow direction to satisfy the chassis airflow alarm, the 'FF' suffix must be matched against the rest of the FRUs already installed. The MSX62-FF is hot-swappable when the chassis is configured with redundant fan bays. The platform is end-of-sale by NVIDIA, so spares for these legacy chassis are sourced primarily through the refurbished market.
Deployment & Use Cases
RMA replacement of a failed fan module in a Mellanox MSX1024 or SwitchX-2 chassis. Lifecycle maintenance for legacy data-center fleets still running SwitchX/SwitchX-2 platforms. Hot/cold aisle realignment of older racks. Lab and test environments preserving SwitchX-era hardware.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MSX62-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 MSX1024 series and SwitchX / SwitchX-2 platforms
Counterpart SKU (opposite airflow): MSX62-FB
Form Factor: Mellanox MSX-class fan tray
Lifecycle: Legacy / End-of-Sale platform — sourced refurbished
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
MSX62-FF and MSX62-FB airflow variants are NOT interchangeable in the same chassis. Mixing them will trigger a chassis airflow mismatch alarm. Not compatible with newer Spectrum-series (SN2000/SN3000/SN4000) or Quantum-series InfiniBand switches, which use different fan FRUs. The MSX62-FF is a fan module only; it does not contain a power supply unit — chassis power is supplied by separate PSU FRUs. Confirm chassis airflow direction against the FRU labels of currently installed fan trays before ordering.
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 consultation on legacy SwitchX-2 chassis maintenance.