What is the port-to-port latency?

Typical port-to-port latency is 170ns, enabling ultra-low delay for high-performance computing applications. Combined with 9 virtual lanes (8 data + 1 management), it supports efficient data transfer in demanding environments.

What power options does it support?

Dual redundant hot-plug power supplies accept 100-240VAC input, with typical consumption of 103W using passive cables or 142W with active cables in FDR configuration. Optional redundant power enhances reliability.

What airflow and form factor options are available?

1U rack-mountable chassis offers front-to-rear (P2C) or rear-to-front (C2P) airflow, with standard or short depth variants and hot-swappable fan units for flexible datacenter integration.

What protocols and standards does it comply with?

Compliant with IBTA 1.2.1 and 1.3, supports FDR/FDR10 FEC, port mirroring, and congestion control. RoHS-6 certified with safety approvals like cTUVus and IEC60950.

What cable types are compatible?

QSFP connectors work with passive copper cables, active fiber cables, and fiber media adapters, providing versatile connectivity options for various deployment distances and densities.

SX6015 - Mellanox SX6015 18x 56Gb/s FDR 2Tb/s Non-blocking Switch

Name: Mellanox SX6015 18x 56Gb/s FDR 2Tb/s Non-blocking Switch
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: SX6015

SX6015 - Mellanox SX6015 18x 56Gb/s FDR 2Tb/s Non-blocking Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Mellanox SX6015 is an 18-port non-blocking unmanaged 56Gb/s InfiniBand SDN switch system from the SX6000 series, based on SwitchX®-2 technology. It features 18 QSFP ports providing full bi-directional 56Gb/s FDR bandwidth per port, achieving up to 2Tb/s aggregate switching capacity with 170ns typical port-to-port latency. Supporting 9 virtual lanes (8 data + 1 management) and MTU sizes from 256 to 4Kbyte, it includes a 4x48K entry linear forwarding database. Compliant with IBTA 1.2.1 and 1.3, it offers FDR/FDR10 FEC, adaptive routing, congestion control, and port mirroring. The 1U rack-mountable chassis supports dual redundant hot-plug power supplies (100-240VAC) and optional redundant fans with front-to-rear or rear-to-front airflow. Power consumption is 103W typical with passive cables. Connectors include QSFP for passive copper or active fiber cables, plus I2C RJ45 management port. Ideal for top-of-rack in datacenters and large-scale HPC clusters requiring low-latency, high-throughput InfiniBand connectivity.

18x 56Gb/s FDR QSFP ports, 2Tb/s throughput
170ns low port-to-port latency
Dual redundant hot-plug PS, 103W typical
1U rack-mount, P2C/C2P airflow options
IBTA 1.2.1/1.3 compliant, FEC support
Adaptive routing, congestion control

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	SX6015
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	New
Model	SX6015
MTU Size	256 to 4Kbyte
Technology	InfiniBand FDR 56Gb/s; Software Defined Network (SDN) support
Product Line	SX6000 series; SwitchX®-2 based
Product Type	Non-blocking Unmanaged SDN Switch System
Virtual Lanes	9 virtual lanes: 8 data + 1 management
Forwarding Database	4x48K entry linear forwarding database
Supported Protocols	Compliant with IBTA 1.2.1 and 1.3; FDR/FDR10 Forward Error Correction (FEC); Adaptive Routing; Congestion control; Port Mirroring

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found in available sources

Best for

HPC Clusters
Delivers 2Tb/s non-blocking throughput and 170ns latency across 18x 56Gb/s FDR ports, enabling scalable high-performance computing environments with adaptive routing and congestion control.
Top-of-Rack Switching
1U form factor with QSFP ports supports passive copper and active fiber cables for efficient rack-level connectivity in data centers.
Large-Scale SDN Fabrics
Unmanaged SDN switch with IBTA compliance and port mirroring facilitates building small to large clusters with low power use (103W typical).
High-Density Storage Networks
9 virtual lanes and 4Kbyte MTU handle complex data flows, maximizing bandwidth for storage-intensive applications.

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Switching Capacity	Up to 2Tb/s aggregate non-blocking throughput
Port-to-Port Latency	170ns typical

Power Consumption

Power Supplies	Dual redundant slots; Hot plug operation; Optional redundant power supplies; Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz single phase AC
Power Consumption	Typical: 103W with passive cables; 142W with active cables (FDR configuration)

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable 1U chassis; 19-inch; Standard or short depth options
Status LEDs	Per port status LED for Link and Activity

Environmental

Cooling	Front-to-rear or rear-to-front; Hot-swappable fan units; Optional redundant fan drawers
Airflow Options	Front-to-rear (P2C) or rear-to-front (C2P); Forward or reverse airflow variants
Operating Altitude	-60 to 2000m

Interface/Ports

Connectors	QSFP connectors; Passive copper cables, active fiber cables, fiber media adapters
Network Ports	18 QSFP ports; 56Gb/s FDR full bi-directional bandwidth per port
Management Ports	I2C (RJ45); System reset button

Mellanox SX6015 18x 56Gb/s FDR 2Tb/s Non-blocking Switch