NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6036T-1SRS 36-Port FDR10 40 Gb/s InfiniBand 1U Switch: This is a SwitchX-2 based 36-port QSFP+ InfiniBand top-of-rack switch (MPN MSX6036T-1SRS) with a single AC power supply, PPC460 management CPU, and P2C (front-to-back) airflow. This IS a 1U FDR10 (40 Gb/s) managed switch running MLNX-OS. This IS NOT a 56 Gb/s FDR-rated platform (see MSX6710/6720/6730 series) and IS NOT redundant-PSU equipped. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MSX6036T-1SRS delivers 36 QSFP+ ports operating at FDR10 (40 Gb/s per port, 4x10G NRZ), yielding 2.88 Tb/s non-blocking aggregate switching capacity. The PPC460 onboard CPU runs MLNX-OS for fabric configuration, monitoring, SNMP, and embedded subnet manager support on smaller fabrics. The chassis is standard depth with P2C (Power-to-Connector) airflow and a single AC PSU; redundancy must be provided externally via dual-feed PDU. Operates at sub-microsecond port-to-port latency typical for the SwitchX-2 generation.
Deployment & Use Cases
InfiniBand leaf switching for HPC compute clusters at FDR10 link rates. Storage fabric backplanes for Lustre, GPFS, or BeeGFS deployments where 40 Gb/s per node is sufficient. Test, staging, and lab fabrics for HPC software development. Cluster expansion where existing FDR10 HCAs (ConnectX-2/-3) are still in service. Educational and research deployments on a tighter budget than EDR/HDR-class hardware.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX6036T-1SRS
- Form Factor: 1U Standalone
- Port Count: 36 x QSFP+
- Switching ASIC: SwitchX-2
- Per-Port Data Rate: FDR10 40 Gb/s InfiniBand
- Aggregate Switching Capacity: 2.88 Tb/s non-blocking
- Management CPU: PPC460
- Operating System: MLNX-OS
- Power Supply: 1 x AC
- Airflow: P2C (Power-to-Connector)
- Compliance: RoHS6
- Condition: Refurbished - Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with Mellanox FDR10-capable host channel adapters including ConnectX-2 and ConnectX-3 generations. Requires a subnet manager on the fabric (embedded SM available via MLNX-OS for small to mid-size topologies; OpenSM or UFM for larger fabrics). Single PSU only - PSU redundancy is not native; provide it via dual-feed rack PDU. Not interoperable as a drop-in replacement for newer EDR (100 Gb/s) or HDR (200 Gb/s) switches where higher per-port rates are required. Verify airflow direction matches your hot-aisle/cold-aisle convention before installation.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every InfiniBand switch for per-port link integrity, MLNX-OS boot, PSU and fan health, and chassis condition before shipment. We provide expert consultation on InfiniBand fabric design, global shipping, and comprehensive warranty. Visit T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS. Handling time 1-3 business days.