NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6025F-1SFR SwitchX-2 FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand Switch (1U, P2C Airflow): This is a 36-port externally-managed FDR InfiniBand switch in a 1U chassis with QSFP+ connectors. The MSX6025F-1SFR runs the SwitchX-2 ASIC at FDR (56 Gb/s per port) and ships with a single AC power supply and power-to-connector (P2C) standard airflow. This is an externally-managed switch — subnet management must be provided by an external host running OpenSM, or by a managed switch elsewhere in the fabric. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
Built on the SwitchX-2 silicon, the MSX6025 family delivers 4.032 Tb/s aggregate non-blocking bandwidth across 36 QSFP+ ports at 56 Gb/s FDR. Port-to-port latency is approximately 170 nanoseconds, suitable for tightly-coupled HPC clusters. The platform supports VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) hardware paths, but in this externally-managed SKU the IB subnet must be provided by OpenSM on a fabric host. Standard depth chassis fits 19-inch racks. P2C airflow draws air from the power-supply side and exhausts at the QSFP+ port side — the standard front-to-back direction for typical hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts.
Deployment & Use Cases
Edge or leaf switch in HPC clusters running MPI workloads such as OpenFOAM, GROMACS, NAMD, or LS-DYNA. GPU-Direct RDMA fabrics for machine learning training jobs. Storage cluster interconnect for Lustre, GPFS, and BeeGFS deployments. Any rack with standard cold-aisle intake at the PSU/rear side and hot-aisle exhaust at the port/front side.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX6025F-1SFR
- Product Family: SwitchX-2 SX6025
- Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable, Standard Depth
- Ports: 36x QSFP+
- Port Speed: FDR 56 Gb/s per port
- Switching Capacity: 4.032 Tb/s aggregate non-blocking
- Latency: ~170 ns port-to-port
- Management: Externally managed (no internal subnet manager)
- Power Supply: 1x AC PSU (non-redundant)
- Airflow: P2C (Power-to-Connector, standard)
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-3, ConnectX-3 Pro, ConnectX-4, and ConnectX-5 VPI HCAs. Works with FDR-rated QSFP+ copper DAC and active optical cables. Requires an external subnet manager — typically OpenSM on a Linux host, or a managed switch elsewhere in the fabric — this unit cannot self-manage the IB subnet. Single PSU configuration provides no power redundancy; deploy only where a UPS or alternate power feed is acceptable. Airflow is P2C (standard) — verify it matches the rack thermal layout before installation; do not mix P2C and C2P units in the same hot-aisle row. Not suitable as a standalone Ethernet switch unless connected ConnectX adapters are placed in Ethernet VPI mode, and even then routing/ETH gateway features are limited.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS bench-tests every refurbished Mellanox switch — port link integrity, PSU output, and management interface — before shipment. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for a quote. EU-based with global shipping and 1–3 day handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What port speed does the MSX6025F-1SFR have?
The MSX6025F-1SFR port speed is FDR 56 Gb/s per port, as listed in the specifications for MSX6025F-1SFR.
What is the MSX6025F-1SFR NOT compatible with?
Requires an external subnet manager — typically OpenSM on a Linux host, or a managed switch elsewhere in the fabric — this unit cannot self-manage the IB subnet. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX6025F-1SFR.
What condition is the MSX6025F-1SFR supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX6025F-1SFR 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/mellanox-msx6025f-1sfr-switchx-2-fdr-infiniband-1u-56gb-s-36-qsfp-ports.
