NVIDIA Mellanox MSX60-FF Fan Module: This is a field-replaceable fan unit (FRU) for legacy NVIDIA Mellanox MSX60xx and MSX10xx-series switch chassis. The MSX60-FF moves air from the power supply side to the connector side (P2C). This is NOT a power supply unit and NOT a switch line card — it is a thermal-management module that slides into the chassis fan bay. This is a refurbished unit, fully tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MSX60-FF carries the chassis impellers that move air across the ASIC heatsink and switch line cards. In a 1U Mellanox MSX-class chassis, fan-bay airflow direction must match the airflow direction of the installed PSUs to keep all FRUs aligned with the room's hot/cold aisle layout. The MSX60-FF provides power supply side to connector side airflow; the opposite direction is provided by the MSX60-FR. The module is hot-swappable when the chassis is configured with redundant fan bays.
Deployment & Use Cases
RMA replacement of a failed fan module in a Mellanox MSX60xx or MSX10xx chassis. Lifecycle maintenance — planned replacement of fan modules approaching their service-life threshold. Hot/cold aisle alignment when re-racking legacy SwitchX-2 era chassis. Spare-pool stocking for data centers running MSX60xx / MSX10xx fleets.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX60-FF
- Type: Switch chassis fan module (FRU)
- Airflow Variant: P2C (power supply side to connector side) — must match chassis PSU and other fan modules
- Hot-Swap: Yes (in chassis configured with redundant fan bays)
- Compatible Chassis Families: Mellanox MSX60xx and MSX10xx series; Mellanox lists the MSX62-FF for the SX1024 series
- Form Factor: Mellanox MSX-class fan tray
- Counterpart SKU (opposite airflow): MSX60-FR
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
The MSX60-FF and MSX60-FR airflow variants are NOT interchangeable in the same chassis. Mixing airflow directions will trigger a chassis airflow mismatch alarm and may force the switch into reduced operating state. Not compatible with chassis outside the MSX60xx and MSX10xx families — specifically not compatible with SN2000/SN3000/SN4000-series Spectrum switches, which use a different fan FRU. The MSX60-FF is a fan module only; it does not contain a power supply — for chassis power use the corresponding MSX60-PF/PR or chassis-specific PSU SKU.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the airflow direction of the MSX60-FF fan module?
The Mellanox MSX60-FF is a fan module with power supply side to connector side airflow (P2C). Mellanox lists the MSX60-FF for MSX60XX and MSX10XX series switch systems.
Q. Can the MSX60-FF be mixed with the MSX60-FR in one chassis?
No. The MSX60-FF moves air from the power supply side to the connector side, and the MSX60-FR moves air in the opposite direction, from the connector side to the power supply side. The MSX60-FF is also not the dual fan module; for SX1024 series switches Mellanox lists a different part, the MSX62-FF.
Q. What condition is the MSX60-FF from T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) supplies the MSX60-FF as a refurbished unit. Each fan module is tested for impeller balance, RPM range and connector integrity before shipment, with 1-3 day handling time.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every refurbished fan module for impeller balance, RPM range, and connector integrity before shipment. Global shipping with 1–3 day handling time and chassis-airflow consultation on request.
