Description:

The Mellanox MSX6002FLR 36-port FDR VPI spine module is used in high-performance InfiniBand switching systems to provide high-speed data fabric connectivity and switching within modular chassis networks. Commonly installed in Mellanox SX6500-series chassis switches deployed in data centers, HPC clusters, and enterprise networking environments. Maintenance teams and network engineers use this module for system expansion, upgrades, and replacement of failed spine modules to maintain high-bandwidth, low-latency network performance.

Applications:

The Mellanox MSX6002FLR is widely used in high-performance computing (HPC), cloud infrastructure, and enterprise data center environments requiring ultra-low latency and high-throughput networking. It is commonly found in large-scale compute clusters, AI/ML workloads, storage networks, and financial trading systems where scalable, high-speed InfiniBand fabric is critical for efficient data transfer and system performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Product type: InfiniBand spine module
• Ports: 36 ports
• Data rate: FDR (56 Gb/s InfiniBand / VPI support)
• Architecture: Mellanox SwitchX-based switching fabric
• Form factor: Spine module for chassis switch integration
• Compatibility: Mellanox SX6500-series chassis (SX6506, SX6512, SX6518, SX6536)
• Interface type: QSFP+ ports (InfiniBand / Ethernet VPI)
• Function: Core switching fabric within modular InfiniBand chassis
• Compliance: RoHS-6 compliant
• Latency: Ultra-low latency switching (designed for HPC environments)
• Cooling: Chassis-managed cooling
• Mounting: Internal blade module (hot-swappable depending on chassis)
• Alternate part numbers: 00W0033, 00W0035, A5063199

Common Replacements:

• Mellanox MSX6001FLR
• Mellanox MSB7560-E
• Mellanox SX6036 Spine Module