MSX6001TS - Mellanox MSX6001TS SwitchX-2 18-port FDR10 Leaf Blade Switch

Name: MSX6001TS - Mellanox MSX6001TS SwitchX-2 18-port FDR10 Leaf Blade Switch
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSX6001TS
Price: 655 USD
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MSX6001TS - Mellanox MSX6001TS SwitchX-2 18-port FDR10 Leaf Blade Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Mellanox MSX6001TS is a SwitchX-2 based 18-port FDR10 InfiniBand leaf blade designed for high-performance data center fabrics. Featuring 18 QSFP+ ports supporting up to 56Gb/s per port with FDR10 InfiniBand technology, this blade delivers sub-1 microsecond port-to-port latency and supports 256 to 4Kbyte MTU configurations. The MSX6001TS integrates seamlessly into the SX65XX modular chassis as a hot-swappable blade, enabling scalable fabric expansion. With a 4x48K entry linear forwarding table, adaptive routing, and congestion control, it provides enterprise-grade switching for HPC, AI, and cloud infrastructure. RoHS-6 compliant and IBTA 1.21/1.3 certified, the MSX6001TS delivers reliable, low-latency interconnect for demanding datacenter environments.

18 QSFP+ ports with 56Gb/s FDR10 InfiniBand support
Sub-1 microsecond port-to-port latency for HPC/AI
Hot-swappable blade for SX65XX modular chassis
4x48K forwarding table with adaptive routing
N+N redundant power with 90-264VAC input range
RoHS-6 compliant, IBTA 1.21/1.3 certified

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	MSX6001TS
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	Refurbished
Model	MSX6001TS SwitchX-2 18-port FDR10 Leaf Blade
Product Line	SwitchX-2
Product Type	InfiniBand Leaf Blade Switch
Management Software	MLNX-OS software
Compliance Certifications	RoHS-6; IBTA 1.21 and 1.3; ETS 300 753

Network & Communication

MTU Support	256 to 4Kbyte MTU

Compatible systems

Compatible with Mellanox SX6506 chassis switch system

Mellanox SwitchX
Model: SX6506
Form factor: 6U Chassis
Leaf blade for SX6506 chassis switch

Best for

HPC Clusters
Provides ultra-low latency (sub-1µs) and high bandwidth (56Gb/s per port) required for tightly-coupled parallel computing workloads and scientific simulations.
AI/ML Infrastructure
Delivers 18 QSFP+ ports with FDR10 support for GPU cluster interconnect, enabling efficient multi-node training and inference with minimal communication overhead.
Enterprise Datacenters
Hot-swappable blade design for SX65XX chassis allows modular fabric scaling with adaptive routing and congestion control for mission-critical applications.
Storage Area Networks
Supports 4Kbyte MTU and hardware-based routing for high-throughput, low-latency storage fabric deployments across distributed datacenter environments.
Cloud Infrastructure
Integrates into modular chassis with N+N redundant power and comprehensive management via MLNX-OS for reliable, scalable cloud fabric architectures.

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Forwarding Table	4x48K entry linear forwarding table

Switching Capacity	Part of SX6506 system with 12.1Tb/s aggregate throughput

Voltage Input	90-264VAC input range; 47-63Hz single phase AC
Power Supplies	Hot swappable N+N redundancy (at 220VAC only)

Form Factor	Blade for SX6506 6U modular chassis; hot-swappable

Operating Humidity	10-90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	10 to 45°C

Connectors	QSFP+ connectors (SFF-8436 and INF-8438i compliant)
Status LEDs	Per port status LEDs for Link and Activity
Network Ports	18 QSFP ports; up to 56Gb/s per QSFP; FDR10 InfiniBand

What is the maximum bandwidth per port on the MSX6001TS?

Each of the 18 QSFP+ ports supports up to 56Gb/s with FDR10 InfiniBand technology, delivering full-duplex bidirectional bandwidth. This enables high-throughput interconnect for demanding HPC, AI, and enterprise datacenter applications requiring sustained, low-latency communication.

How does the MSX6001TS integrate into existing infrastructure?

The MSX6001TS is a hot-swappable blade designed specifically for the SX65XX modular chassis. It can be inserted or removed without disrupting fabric operations, enabling non-disruptive capacity expansion and maintenance. MLNX-OS management software provides unified fabric administration.

What latency should we expect for inter-node communication?

The MSX6001TS delivers sub-1 microsecond port-to-port latency, making it ideal for tightly-coupled HPC and AI workloads where communication overhead directly impacts performance. This ultra-low latency minimizes synchronization delays in parallel computing environments.

Does the MSX6001TS support redundancy and failover?

Yes. The blade features N+N redundant hot-swappable power supplies (220VAC configuration) and integrates into the SX65XX chassis which provides comprehensive redundancy. Adaptive routing and congestion control mechanisms ensure fabric resilience during component failures.

What compliance standards does this blade meet?

The MSX6001TS is RoHS-6 compliant and certified to IBTA 1.21 and 1.3 standards, ensuring environmental compliance and interoperability with enterprise InfiniBand fabric specifications. It also complies with ETS 300 753 electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Can the MSX6001TS support multiple isolated fabric partitions?

Yes. The blade supports up to 8 switch partitions with a 4x48K entry linear forwarding table, enabling multi-tenant deployments and granular traffic isolation. This allows different applications or departments to operate independent fabric segments with dedicated QoS policies.

What are the power consumption and environmental requirements?

The MSX6001TS operates with 90-264VAC input (47-63Hz single-phase AC) and supports N+N redundant power configuration. Operating temperature range is 10-45°C with 10-90% non-condensing humidity, suitable for standard datacenter environments with proper cooling infrastructure.

Mellanox MSX6001TS SwitchX-2 18-port FDR10 Leaf Blade Switch

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