What is the latency performance?

Port-to-port latency is 200ns, enabled by the SwitchX-2 architecture with a 4x48K entry linear forwarding database. This low latency suits high-performance clustering for storage, databases, and GPGPU applications.

What are the power and environmental specs?

Includes 2 AC power supplies with 100-240VAC 50-60Hz input range for redundancy. Operating temperature is 0°C to 45°C with connector airflow out (P2C), fitting standard datacenter conditions.

Is it rack-mountable and what are the dimensions?

Yes, it's a 1U half-width rack-mountable unit (19in rack) with dimensions 1.72in H x 7.9in W x 15.7in D, weighing 6.6lb. Supports side-by-side mounting; rail kit purchased separately.

What management and compliance features does it have?

Manageable with status LEDs per port (Link, Activity, Error), system, fans, power, and Unit ID. Compliant with IBTA 1.2.1/1.3 and RoHS-6, featuring 9 virtual lanes (8 data + 1 management) and MTU 256-4Kbyte.

What use cases is it designed for?

Ideal for smaller departmental or back-end clusters needing high performance, such as storage, database, and GPGPU setups. Delivers sustained 56Gb/s bi-directional bandwidth per port with efficient 64/66 encoding.

MSX6012F-2BFS - Mellanox SX6012 MSX6012F-2BFS 12 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s Switch

Name: Mellanox SX6012 MSX6012F-2BFS 12 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s Switch
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSX6012F-2BFS
Price: 865 USD
Availability: InStock

MSX6012F-2BFS - Mellanox SX6012 MSX6012F-2BFS 12 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Mellanox SX6012 MSX6012F-2BFS is a SwitchX-2 based FDR InfiniBand switch designed for datacenter environments. It features 12 QSFP+ ports delivering 56Gb/s per port with FDR/FDR10 support, providing 1.3Tb/s non-blocking aggregate switching capacity and 1.344Tb/s throughput. Port-to-port latency is 200ns, supported by 9 virtual lanes (8 data + 1 management) and MTU sizes from 256 to 4Kbyte. The 4x48K entry linear forwarding database ensures efficient routing. This 1U half-width, rack-mountable unit (1.72in H x 7.9in W x 15.7in D, 6.6lb) includes dual AC power supplies (100-240VAC), status LEDs per port and system, and operates from 0°C to 45°C with connector airflow out. Compliant with IBTA 1.2.1/1.3 and RoHS-6, it suits high-performance clustering for storage, databases, and GPGPU applications in departmental setups.

12 QSFP+ ports at FDR 56Gb/s with FDR10 support
1.3Tb/s non-blocking capacity, 200ns port latency
9 virtual lanes, 4x48K forwarding database
1U half-width rack-mount, dual AC power supplies
MTU 256-4Kbyte, IBTA 1.2.1/1.3 compliant
0-45°C operation, RoHS-6, side-by-side mounting

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	MSX6012F-2BFS
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SX6012
MTU Size	256 to 4Kbyte
Manageable	Yes
Product Line	SwitchX-2
Product Type	InfiniBand Switch
Virtual Lanes	9 virtual lanes: 8 data + 1 management
Forwarding Database	4x48K entry linear forwarding database
Compliance Standards	IBTA 1.2.1 and 1.3; RoHS-6

Compatible systems

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Best for

HPC Clusters
Delivers 1.3Tb/s non-blocking throughput and 200ns latency across 12 FDR 56Gb/s ports, ideal for high-performance computing fabrics requiring low-latency interconnects.
Storage Networks
Supports FDR/FDR10 with 64/66 encoding for efficient data transfer up to 56Gb/s per port, enhancing back-end storage clustering performance.
GPGPU Clusters
Provides 9 virtual lanes and 4x48K forwarding database for sustained bandwidth in GPU-accelerated workloads like AI training.
Database Servers
Half-width 1U form factor with side-by-side mounting fits dense departmental racks, supporting MTU up to 4Kbyte for database applications.

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Ethernet Speed	FDR 56Gb/s per port; FDR10 support
Airflow Direction	Connector airflow out (P2C)
Data Transfer Rate	56 Gbit/s
Port-to-Port Latency	200ns
Aggregate Switching Capacity	1.3Tb/s non-blocking; 1.344Tb/s throughput

Power Supplies	2 Power Supplies (AC); Input range: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz single phase

Physical Characteristics

Depth	15.7in
Width	7.9in
Height	1.7in
Weight	6.6lb (2.98kg)
Dimensions	1.72in H x 7.9in W x 15.7in D
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable half-width 1U; short depth; side-by-side mounting; 19in rack; rail kit separate
Status LEDs	Per port: Link, Activity, Error; System: System, fans, power supplies; Unit ID LED

Mellanox SX6012 MSX6012F-2BFS 12 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s Switch

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Interface/Ports

Network Ports	12 QSFP+ ports
Expansion Slot Type	QSFP