MSX6710-FS2F2 - Mellanox SX6710 FDR InfiniBand 1U Switch Switch

Name: MSX6710-FS2F2 - Mellanox SX6710 FDR InfiniBand 1U Switch Switch
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSX6710-FS2F2
Price: 1758 USD
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MSX6710-FS2F2 - Mellanox SX6710 FDR InfiniBand 1U Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The NVIDIA Mellanox MSX6710-FS2F2 is a SwitchX-2 based FDR InfiniBand 1U switch engineered for high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and research institutions requiring ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth interconnects. It features 36 QSFP+ ports supporting FDR speeds of 56Gb/s per port with a non-blocking switching fabric delivering 4.0Tbps aggregate throughput. The switch incorporates dual hot-swappable 460W AC power supplies, an x86 dual-core processor, and optimized rear-to-front airflow cooling for efficient thermal management. Standard depth form factor with rail kit enables flexible rack deployment. Advanced InfiniBand management capabilities support complex network topologies including fat-tree, mesh, and torus configurations. Redundant power architecture and hot-swappable components ensure enterprise-grade reliability and minimize downtime during maintenance. Ideal for GPU-accelerated clusters, financial modeling environments, scientific research labs, and virtualization infrastructures where consistent, predictable performance is critical.

36 QSFP+ ports with 56Gb/s FDR InfiniBand per port.
4.0Tbps non-blocking switching capacity for full-bandwidth simultaneous communication.
Dual hot-swappable 460W AC power supplies for redundancy and uptime.
1U form factor with standard depth and rear-to-front airflow cooling.
x86 dual-core processor with advanced InfiniBand management features.
RoHS6 compliant with enterprise-grade reliability and hot-swappable components.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	MSX6710-FS2F2
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	Refurbished
Variants	MSX6710-FB2F2 (short depth), MSX6720-FS2F2 (BBU-ready)
Compliance	RoHS6 compliant
Model Name	SX6710 FDR InfiniBand 1U Switch
Scalability	Supports multi-switch fabric expansion for large-scale clusters
Product Line	SwitchX-2
Product Type	InfiniBand Network Switch
Per-Port Speed	56Gb/s
Lifecycle Status	End of Life (EOL) - available as refurbished units

Compatible systems

The MSX6710-FS2F2 is compatible with any FDR InfiniBand ecosystem including Linux, Windows, and Unix systems with InfiniBand OFED drivers. Requires FDR QSFP+ adapters, cables, and endpoints. Dual AC power supplies enable redundant power architecture. Integrates into existing InfiniBand fabrics and supports standard management tools.

NVIDIA Mellanox SwitchX-2
Model: SX6710 / SX6720
Form factor: 1U, standard depth
Generation: SwitchX-2 (FDR InfiniBand)
MSX6710-FS2F2 is the standard-depth variant; MSX6710-FB2F2 is short-depth variant; MSX6720-FS2F2 is BBU-ready variant
Generic HPC Clusters InfiniBand-based systems
Model: Any InfiniBand-capable compute nodes
Form factor: Any
Generation: FDR InfiniBand compatible
Compatible with any system equipped with FDR InfiniBand QSFP+ adapters and cables
Enterprise Storage SAN/NAS systems
Model: InfiniBand-enabled storage arrays
Form factor: Any
Generation: FDR InfiniBand support
Works with InfiniBand-connected storage systems for high-speed data access in data centers

Best for

High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Ideal for HPC clusters where ultra-low latency and high throughput are critical for compute node interconnection, GPU-accelerated workloads, and distributed memory systems requiring rapid inter-node communication.

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Network Protocol	FDR InfiniBand (Fourteen Data Rate)

Part Number (MPN)	MSX6710-FS2F2

Management Features	Advanced InfiniBand management, OpenSM compatible, fabric monitoring and diagnostics

Redundancy Features	Dual hot-swappable power supplies, hot-swappable fan modules

Switch Architecture	SwitchX-2 based, non-blocking fabric

Supported Topologies	Fat-tree, mesh, torus, and custom InfiniBand fabric configurations

Typical Applications	HPC clusters, GPU-accelerated computing, data centers, research institutions, financial modeling, AI/ML infrastructure

Processor	x86 dual-core

Latency	Ultra-low latency InfiniBand fabric
Switching Capacity	4.0Tbps non-blocking full-duplex
Packet Forwarding Rate	Wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously

Power Supplies	2x 460W hot-swappable AC power modules
Typical Power Consumption	Approximately 235W

Weight	19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)
Form Factor	1U, standard depth, 19-inch rack mount
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.7 inches x 16.8 inches x 27 inches

Airflow Design	Rear-to-front (P2C - Port to Connector)
Cooling Efficiency	Optimized rear-to-front airflow for high-density environments

Port Type	QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus)
Port Count	36 QSFP+ ports
Management Interfaces	2x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45), 1x USB, 1x Serial (RS-232) DB-9

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity and port configuration of the MSX6710-FS2F2?

The MSX6710-FS2F2 delivers 4.0Tbps non-blocking switching capacity with 36 QSFP+ ports, each supporting FDR InfiniBand at 56Gb/s. The non-blocking architecture enables simultaneous full-bandwidth communication across all ports without congestion, ensuring consistent throughput under heavy workloads typical in HPC and data center environments.

What cooling and power specifications does this switch provide?

The switch features dual hot-swappable 460W AC power supplies with approximately 235W typical power consumption, ensuring redundancy and continuous uptime. It incorporates optimized rear-to-front (P2C) airflow cooling design to efficiently manage heat generated by high-density networking, making it suitable for energy-conscious data center deployments.

What are the physical dimensions and form factor?

The MSX6710-FS2F2 is a 1U switch with standard depth form factor. Physical dimensions are 1.7 inches height, 16.8 inches width, and 27 inches depth, weighing approximately 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg). It includes a rail kit for flexible rack mounting in standard 19-inch equipment racks.

What management interfaces and connectivity options are available?

The switch provides 2x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) management ports, 1x USB port, and 1x Serial (RS-232) DB-9 connector for out-of-band management and configuration. These interfaces enable remote management, firmware updates, and troubleshooting without disrupting production InfiniBand traffic.

What network topologies and deployment scenarios does this switch support?

The MSX6710-FS2F2 supports various InfiniBand topologies including fat-tree, mesh, and torus configurations. Its 36-port density enables flexible deployment as both leaf and spine switches in multi-tier architectures, supporting scalable cluster expansion from small HPC clusters to large-scale distributed systems.

Is this switch suitable for GPU-accelerated computing environments?

Yes, the MSX6710-FS2F2 is ideal for GPU-accelerated clusters. Its 56Gb/s per-port bandwidth and ultra-low latency FDR InfiniBand fabric enable rapid communication between GPU nodes, compute servers, and storage arrays, essential for machine learning, AI training, and scientific computing workloads.

What redundancy and reliability features ensure continuous operation?

The switch incorporates dual hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, allowing maintenance without disrupting network operations. Non-blocking switch fabric design eliminates internal bottlenecks, and enterprise-grade hardware design supports long operational lifecycles with high mean time between failures (MTBF).

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