NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6710G-FS2F2 SwitchX-2 InfiniBand-to-Ethernet Gateway, 36x QSFP+ Ports, FDR InfiniBand/40GbE, x86 Dual-Core CPU, P2C Airflow: This enterprise network gateway is the NVIDIA Mellanox SwitchX-2 based InfiniBand-to-Ethernet gateway, part number MSX6710G-FS2F2. It bridges FDR InfiniBand (56Gb/s per port) to 40GbE Ethernet across 36 QSFP+ ports. The -FS2F2 suffix indicates dual AC power supplies and P2C (power-to-connector) airflow. It includes an onboard x86 dual-core CPU for gateway management. This is a refurbished unit, tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MSX6710G-FS2F2 provides protocol bridging between FDR InfiniBand (56 Gb/s per port) and 40GbE Ethernet fabrics. The 36 QSFP+ ports can be configured in mixed InfiniBand and Ethernet mode, enabling transparent data transfer between the two protocols without application changes. The onboard x86 dual-core processor handles gateway configuration, IPoIB (IP over InfiniBand) translation, and management plane processing. Aggregate throughput reaches 4.0 Tb/s across all ports. The P2C airflow direction is designed for hot-aisle/cold-aisle datacenter layouts. With dual AC PSUs (-FS2F2), the gateway provides power redundancy for mission-critical deployments.
Deployment & Use Cases
Bridging HPC clusters with FDR InfiniBand fabrics to Ethernet-based storage or management networks. Enabling Ethernet-attached servers to communicate with InfiniBand-attached compute nodes. Mixed-fabric data centers transitioning between InfiniBand and Ethernet infrastructure. Gateway for IPoIB traffic to reach Ethernet-based services (DNS, LDAP, NFS).
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MSX6710G-FS2F2
ASIC: SwitchX-2
Type: InfiniBand-to-Ethernet Gateway
Ports: 36x QSFP+ (FDR InfiniBand 56Gb/s / 40GbE Ethernet)
Aggregate Throughput: 4.0 Tb/s
Processor: x86 Dual-Core CPU (onboard)
Power Supply: 2x AC PSU (redundant)
Airflow: P2C (Power-to-Connector)
Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mount
RoHS: RoHS6 compliant
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
FDR Maximum: InfiniBand speed is limited to FDR (56Gb/s). Not compatible with EDR, HDR, or NDR InfiniBand at native speeds. For higher-speed InfiniBand switching, use Quantum series. QSFP+ Ports: Accepts QSFP+ transceivers, DAC cables, and AOC cables for both InfiniBand FDR and 40GbE Ethernet. Not compatible with QSFP28, QSFP56, or OSFP modules. Gateway Function: This is NOT a pure InfiniBand switch. It is specifically designed for protocol bridging between InfiniBand and Ethernet. For pure InfiniBand switching, use SX6036 or Quantum series. SwitchX-2 ASIC: Legacy generation. Subnet Manager must support SwitchX-2 gateway mode. P2C Airflow: Power-to-connector direction. Not suitable for installations requiring C2P airflow without fan module reconfiguration.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every refurbished gateway for port functionality, PSU redundancy, fan module health, and firmware boot integrity. We provide expert consultation on mixed InfiniBand/Ethernet fabric design, global shipping with 1–3 business day handling, and a comprehensive warranty.