NVIDIA Mellanox MSX1016X-2BFR 1U High-Density 10GbE Open Ethernet Switch, 64 SFP+ Ports, Dual PSU: This is a 1U high-density Open Ethernet switch built on the SwitchX ASIC, presenting 64 SFP+ ports operating at 10GbE. It is configured with two AC power supplies and uses PSU-to-Connector airflow. This is a fixed-port, high-radix 10GbE leaf/ToR switch, not a 40GbE-uplink platform like the MSX1024 series. This is a refurbished unit tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MSX1016X-2BFR provides 1.28 Tb/s of switching capacity in a 1U chassis, with 64 line-rate SFP+ ports for high-density 10GbE access aggregation. The first-generation SwitchX ASIC delivers cut-through forwarding suitable for ToR access in moderately latency-sensitive environments. Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies provide 1+1 redundancy. PSU-to-Connector airflow aligns with hot-aisle/cold-aisle deployments where switch ports face the cold aisle. Standard 19-inch chassis depth. Note: this is the 1st-gen SwitchX platform; SwitchX-2 successors offer additional MLNX-OS features and lower latency.
Deployment & Use Cases
High-density 10GbE Top-of-Rack switch for compute and storage racks. Aggregation for blade chassis pass-through modules with SFP+ uplinks. Storage front-end for NFS and iSCSI clusters. Lab and test-bed 10GbE fabric for multi-tenant validation. Edge aggregation in service provider 10GbE deployments.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX1016X-2BFR
- Switch ASIC: SwitchX (1st generation)
- Ports: 64 x SFP+ (10GbE)
- Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tb/s
- Form Factor: 1U, Standard Depth
- Power Supplies: 2 x AC (1+1 redundant, hot-swap)
- Airflow: PSU-to-Connector
- Protocol: 10GbE Ethernet
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox SFP+ DAC and AOC cables, standard SFP+ SR/LR transceivers, and ConnectX-3/3 Pro/4 Lx EN/5 EN adapters in 10GbE mode. The 64 ports operate at SFP+ 10GbE only — there are no 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports on this SKU. This is the 1st-gen SwitchX ASIC; SwitchX-2 features may not be available — consult release notes before deploying advanced L3 features. PSU-to-Connector airflow is not interchangeable with C2P units in the same airflow zone. This is an Ethernet-only switch and does not support InfiniBand.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every switch for port link integrity, fan health, dual-PSU output, and management boot before shipment. We provide expert consultation on high-density 10GbE aggregation, global shipping, and 1–3 day handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ports does the MSX1016X-2BFR have?
The MSX1016X-2BFR ports are 64 x SFP+ (10GbE), as listed in the specifications for MSX1016X-2BFR.
What is the MSX1016X-2BFR NOT compatible with?
This is a fixed-port, high-radix 10GbE leaf/ToR switch, not a 40GbE-uplink platform like the MSX1024 series. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX1016X-2BFR.
What condition is the MSX1016X-2BFR supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX1016X-2BFR is supplied in Refurbished condition by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS from EU stock, with 1-3 business day handling and worldwide B2B shipping. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com/product-page/mellanox-msx1016x-2bfr-switchx-based-64-port-sfp-10gbe-1u-ethernet.
