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Mellanox SX6018 18 QSFP 56Gbps FDR InfiniBand Switch MSX6018F-1SFS

Name: Mellanox SX6018 18 QSFP 56Gbps FDR InfiniBand Switch MSX6018F-1SFS
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSX6018F-1SFS
Price: 318 USD
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MPN: MSX6018F-1SFS·By: Mellanox

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Product overview

The Mellanox SX6018 (SKU: MSX6018F-1SFS) is a SwitchX-2 based 18-port QSFP FDR InfiniBand switch designed for datacenter environments. It delivers 56Gb/s per port with a 2Tb/s non-blocking aggregate switching capacity and 170ns port-to-port latency, enabling high-performance fabric solutions in a 1U rack-mountable form factor. Featuring 18 QSFP ports, it supports Gigabit Ethernet technology and managed operations via SNMP and CLI. Power is supplied by a single hot-pluggable AC unit (100-240VAC), with typical consumption at 105W using passive cables and dual redundant options available. Dimensions are 1.72in H x 16.84in W x 24.7in D, weighing 19.8 lbs, with P2C forward airflow and hot-swappable fans. Compliance includes RoHS-6, IBTA 1.2.1/1.3, and ETS 300 753. Ideal for top-of-rack connectivity in HPC clusters, it provides static/adaptive routing, QoS, and congestion control for converged LAN/SAN traffic.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	MSX6018F-1SFS
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SX6018
Manageable	Yes; Managed switch
Product Line	SwitchX-2
Product Type	InfiniBand Switch
Ethernet Technology	Gigabit Ethernet
Compliance Certifications	RoHS-6; IBTA 1.2.1 and 1.3; ETS 300 753

Physical Characteristics

Depth	24.7 in
Width	16.8 in
Height	1.7 in
Weight	19.8 lbs (9.0 kg)
Dimensions	Height: 1.72 in; Width: 16.84 in; Depth: 24.7 in
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable; 1U; 19-inch chassis, standard depth
Chassis Type	Standard depth, P2C forward airflow

Environmental

Cooling	Front-to-rear or rear-to-front option; Hot-swappable fan unit; Auto-heat sensing

Interface/Ports

Expansion Slot Type	QSFP
Number of Infiniband Ports	18 QSFP ports

Power Consumption

Max Wattage	Typical: 105W with passive cables (FDR)
Power Supplies	1 Power Supply (AC); Dual redundant slots option, hot plug operation; Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

Network & Communication

Data Transfer Rate	56 Gbit/s FDR per port; Aggregate switching capacity: 2Tb/s non-blocking; Port-to-port latency: 170ns
Ethernet Technology	Gigabit Ethernet

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

HPC Clusters
Delivers 2Tb/s non-blocking throughput and 170ns latency across 18 QSFP FDR ports, ideal for high-performance computing clusters requiring low-latency interconnects.
Top-of-Rack Leaf
1U rack-mountable design with 56Gb/s per port supports efficient top-of-rack connectivity for small to large-scale datacenter fabrics.
Data Analytics
Managed switch with QoS, static/adaptive routing, and congestion control optimizes converged LAN/SAN traffic for analytics workloads.
Storage Fabrics
Supports VPI and Gigabit Ethernet, enabling assured bandwidth for SAN environments with 170ns port-to-port latency.

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity of the Mellanox SX6018?

The SX6018 provides 2Tb/s non-blocking aggregate switching capacity with 56Gb/s full bi-directional bandwidth per each of its 18 QSFP FDR ports. Port-to-port latency is 170ns, ensuring high-performance fabrics for datacenter clusters as per SwitchX-2 specifications.

What are the physical dimensions and form factor?

It features a 1U rack-mountable design with dimensions of 1.72in height, 16.84in width, and 24.7in depth, weighing 19.8 lbs. The standard depth chassis supports 19-inch racks with P2C forward airflow and hot-swappable fans.

What power options does it support?

Equipped with one hot-pluggable AC power supply (100-240VAC, 50-60Hz), typical consumption is 105W with passive FDR cables. Dual redundant slots are available for high availability in enterprise deployments.

Is the SX6018 a managed switch?

Yes, it is a fully managed InfiniBand switch supporting SNMP, CLI, QoS, static/adaptive routing, congestion control, port mirroring, and VPI. It enables up to 8 switch partitions for flexible network management.

What compliance standards does it meet?

Certified to RoHS-6, IBTA 1.2.1 and 1.3, and ETS 300 753 standards. This ensures environmental compliance and interoperability in InfiniBand networks.

What airflow and cooling features are included?

Provides front-to-rear (P2C) airflow option with hot-swappable fan units and auto-heat sensing. This design maintains optimal temperatures in dense 1U rack environments for reliable operation.

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