NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6001FR SwitchX FDR 18-Port Leaf Blade (RoHS-6): This is an InfiniBand/Ethernet leaf blade module engineered for the SX6512 and SX6536 modular director-class chassis. The MSX6001FR delivers 18 FDR (Fourteen Data Rate) ports at 56Gb/s per port. This is a leaf blade insert for modular chassis, not a standalone 1U switch. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
FDR provides 14Gb/s per lane across 4 lanes for 56Gb/s aggregate bandwidth per QSFP+ port. The blade integrates with the chassis backplane to form a non-blocking fabric inside SwitchX-2 director chassis. Built on the SwitchX-2 ASIC, it delivers sub-microsecond port-to-port latency typical of FDR InfiniBand. The module is RoHS-6 compliant with current EU restrictions on hazardous substances.
Deployment & Use Cases
Scaling MSX6512 or MSX6536 chassis with additional FDR ports for HPC clusters, scientific computing fabrics, and large MPI workloads. Used in tightly coupled compute environments where FDR (56Gb/s) is the established standard. Enables InfiniBand and 40GbE/56GbE Ethernet via Mellanox VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect).
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX6001FR
- Form Factor: Leaf Blade (modular chassis insert)
- Port Count: 18
- Port Type: QSFP+
- Port Speed: FDR 56Gb/s (4 x 14Gb/s lanes)
- Switch Family: SwitchX-2
- Protocol: InfiniBand FDR / Ethernet (VPI)
- Compliance: RoHS-6
- Reference Code: ORCA548
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox SX6512 and SX6536 modular director chassis. Intended only as a leaf blade inside these chassis — not a standalone switch. Not compatible with EDR (100Gb/s), HDR (200Gb/s), or NDR (400Gb/s) chassis from the Switch-IB or Quantum families. Verify chassis revision and firmware before insertion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MSX6001FR?
The MSX6001FR is a SwitchX-based 18-port FDR InfiniBand leaf blade for director-class chassis.
Q. Is it a standalone switch?
No. It requires a compatible director chassis.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the fitment of MSX6001FR before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) inspects each unit before dispatch from EU stock.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every blade for port-link integrity, ASIC health, and chassis compatibility before shipment. We ship globally within 1–3 business days and provide expert pre-sales consultation on InfiniBand fabric integration. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for our full catalog.
