NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6710-FS2F2 36-Port FDR 56 Gb/s InfiniBand 1U Switch: This is a SwitchX-2 based 36-port QSFP+ InfiniBand top-of-rack switch (MPN MSX6710-FS2F2) with dual AC power supplies, x86 dual-core management CPU, and standard-depth chassis. This IS a 1U FDR (56 Gb/s per port) managed switch running MLNX-OS with rear-to-front airflow. This IS NOT a 100 Gb/s EDR or 200 Gb/s HDR platform, and IS NOT the short-depth -FB chassis variant. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MSX6710-FS2F2 provides 36 QSFP+ ports at FDR (56 Gb/s per port, 4x14G), delivering 4.032 Tb/s non-blocking aggregate switching capacity. The x86 dual-core management CPU runs MLNX-OS for embedded subnet manager, SNMP, and fabric routing. Dual AC PSUs deliver hot-swap power redundancy. Standard-depth 1U chassis with rear-to-front airflow integrates with conventional hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center cooling. Sub-microsecond port-to-port latency is typical for the SwitchX-2 ASIC generation.
Deployment & Use Cases
InfiniBand leaf switching for HPC clusters at FDR 56 Gb/s line rates. AI and deep learning multi-GPU node interconnects. Financial real-time analytics where InfiniBand latency advantages matter. Lustre, GPFS, and BeeGFS storage fabric backplanes. Standard-depth rack deployments with rear-to-front airflow alignment.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MSX6710-FS2F2
Form Factor: 1U Standalone, Standard Depth
Port Count: 36 x QSFP+
Switching ASIC: SwitchX-2
Per-Port Data Rate: FDR 56 Gb/s InfiniBand (4x14G)
Aggregate Switching Capacity: 4.032 Tb/s non-blocking
Management CPU: x86 Dual-Core
Operating System: MLNX-OS
Power Supply: 2 x AC (redundant, hot-swap)
Airflow: Rear-to-Front
Compliance: RoHS6
Condition: Refurbished - Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with Mellanox FDR-capable host channel adapters such as ConnectX-3 and ConnectX-3 Pro at 56 Gb/s line rate. FDR10 HCAs autonegotiate to 40 Gb/s. Requires a subnet manager (embedded SM via MLNX-OS for small to mid-size fabrics; OpenSM or NVIDIA UFM for larger). Standard-depth chassis - confirm rack rail availability. Rear-to-front airflow MUST match your aisle convention; this is the opposite of the -FB front-to-rear variant. Not a substitute for newer EDR (100 Gb/s) or HDR (200 Gb/s) switches.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every InfiniBand switch for per-port link integrity, MLNX-OS boot, both-PSU operation, fan tray 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.