NVIDIA Mellanox® SS-SCORPION3 — Managed Network Switch

Specifications

OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number (MPN): SS-SCORPION3
Category: Managed Network Switch
Connector Type: QSFP28
InfiniBand Generation: EDR
Condition: Refurbished Grade A — bench-tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS


Identity
The NVIDIA Mellanox® SS-SCORPION3 is a QSFP28 EDR InfiniBand Managed Network Switch. Refurbished Grade A — bench-tested in both link and signal-integrity checks by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.

What This Is NOT

NOT a NIC or adapter card. Rack-mount network switch — requires rack space and dedicated PSU.
NOT bundled with optical transceivers, DAC cables, or rail kit unless explicitly stated.
NOT compatible with other IB generations. EDR-class switch — verify your fabric and adapters match.


Capabilities & Features

Non-blocking, cut-through forwarding architecture.
Adaptive routing and dynamic congestion management.
Per-port hardware counters and telemetry export.
Embedded subnet manager (InfiniBand) or NVIDIA Onyx / MLNX-OS (Ethernet).


Compatibility & Constraints

Management: NVIDIA Onyx / MLNX-OS via console, SNMP, REST API, Web UI.
Cabling: matching connector cables / transceivers.
Form factor: 1U rack-mount standard 19" — verify rail kit availability.
Compatible adapters: NVIDIA ConnectX series on hosts.


Deployment & Use Cases

Spine / leaf data-center fabric.
HPC InfiniBand fabric backbone.
AI training cluster interconnect.
Storage network for NVMe-oF and parallel file systems.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the SS-SCORPION3?
The SS-SCORPION3 is a Mellanox engineering sample codenamed Scorpion3: a 36-port EDR InfiniBand switch pre-production unit.
Q. Is this a production unit?
No. It is pre-production engineering-sample hardware with no NVIDIA/Mellanox support entitlement, sold for lab, spares, and evaluation use.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the configuration of SS-SCORPION3 before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) inspects each unit and verifies vendor markings before dispatch from EU stock.

Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every unit is bench-tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS: link establishment, port-by-port traffic validation, and full cosmetic inspection. Professional anti-static packaging, global B2B shipping from EU stock, and technical consultation for HPC / AI cluster deployments.