NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6036G SwitchX-2 InfiniBand-to-Ethernet Gateway 36-Port: The NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6036G is a SwitchX-2 based 1U gateway system with 36 QSFP+ ports that bridges 56 Gb/s FDR InfiniBand to 40 GbE Ethernet. This is a managed gateway appliance, not a pure InfiniBand switch and not a pure Ethernet switch. Condition: refurbished, professionally tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MSX6036G is built on the SwitchX(-2) ASIC family with 36 physical QSFP+ ports operating at FDR 56 Gb/s on the InfiniBand side and 40 GbE on the Ethernet side. Form factor is 1U, standard depth, with 1 AC power supply and P2C (Power-to-Connector) airflow. The platform uses an integrated PowerPC PPC460 management CPU and runs MLNX-OS with gateway licensing for IB-to-Ethernet bridging, L2/L3 routing, and subnet management.
Deployment & Use Cases
Bridging InfiniBand HPC compute fabrics into Ethernet storage and management networks, integrating GPU clusters with Ethernet-only storage tiers, and consolidating IB-only and Ethernet-only workloads behind a single gateway tier.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX6036G
- Type: SwitchX-2 36-Port InfiniBand-to-Ethernet Gateway
- Ports: 36 × QSFP+
- Per-Port Data Rate: FDR 56 Gb/s InfiniBand / 40 GbE Ethernet
- Form Factor: 1U (Standard depth)
- Power Supplies: 1 × AC
- Airflow: P2C (Power-to-Connector)
- Management CPU: PowerPC PPC460
- Modes: IB-single-switch, ETH-single-switch, VPI-single-switch
- Aggregate Throughput: Up to 4.032 Tb/s (FDR)
- Software: MLNX-OS (release 3.6.8008 reported on this unit)
- Compliance: RoHS6
- Condition: Refurbished — Professionally tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Operates in IB-single-switch, ETH-single-switch, and VPI-single-switch modes. Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-3 / ConnectX-3 Pro HCAs and Ethernet endpoints at 40 GbE. Reported throughput up to 4.032 Tb/s aggregate (FDR). Runs MLNX-OS (release 3.6.8008 reported). Ethernet ports operate at 40 GbE — not 100 GbE. InfiniBand side is FDR-class, not EDR/HDR. Single PSU has no power redundancy. Rail kit and cables are not included. Verify license/feature mode required for gateway operation before deployment.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS power-tests every gateway chassis, validates port lane integrity, and confirms management firmware boot before shipment. We provide expert consultation on InfiniBand-to-Ethernet integration, global shipping with 1–3 business day handling, and post-sale technical support. Visit tes-itsolutions.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type does the MSX6036G have?
The MSX6036G type is SwitchX-2 36-Port InfiniBand-to-Ethernet Gateway, as listed in the specifications for MSX6036G.
What is the MSX6036G NOT compatible with?
This is a managed gateway appliance, not a pure InfiniBand switch and not a pure Ethernet switch. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX6036G.
What condition is the MSX6036G supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX6036G is supplied in Refurbished condition by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS from EU stock, with 1-3 business day handling and worldwide B2B shipping. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com/product-page/refurbished-msx6036g-2sfs-56gb-s-infiniband-to-40gbe-ethernet-gateway-support.