NVIDIA Mellanox MSX1016X-1BFR SwitchX 10GbE 1U Ethernet Switch — 64-Port SFP+, 1 PSU: This is a 1U fully managed Ethernet switch built on the original SwitchX® ASIC, providing 64 ports of 10GbE over SFP+. The unit ships with one AC power supply, a short-depth chassis, and PSU-side-to-connector-side airflow. This is an Ethernet-only switch — it is not InfiniBand-capable and does not support 25GbE, 40GbE, or 100GbE port speeds. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The SwitchX ASIC provides 1.28 Tb/s of aggregate bidirectional switching capacity across 64 SFP+ ports. The platform supports cut-through forwarding with sub-microsecond port-to-port latency, hardware-based DCB (PFC, ETS), and ECN, enabling lossless 10GbE fabrics for RoCE traffic. RoHS6 compliant. Short-depth chassis and PSU-to-connector airflow simplify deployment in cabinets where rear-cabling depth is constrained.
Deployment & Use Cases
Top-of-rack switching for 10GbE server access, including VMware vSphere and KVM virtualization clusters. Low-latency 10GbE for financial trading endpoints. iSCSI and NFS storage networks. RoCE-capable fabrics paired with ConnectX-3 EN adapters using DCB lossless transport. Aggregation in mid-size data centers with predominantly 10GbE endpoints.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX1016X-1BFR
- Switch ASIC: SwitchX®
- Ports: 64 × SFP+ (10GbE)
- Aggregate Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tb/s bidirectional
- Forwarding: Cut-through, sub-microsecond latency
- Management: Fully managed (MLNX-OS)
- Power Supplies: 1 (AC)
- Airflow: PSU side to connector side
- Form Factor: 1U, short depth
- Compliance: RoHS6
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with SFP+ DAC copper, AOC, and 10GBASE-SR/LR optical transceivers, with auto-negotiation to 1GbE on supported optics. Pairs with ConnectX-2 EN, ConnectX-3 EN, and ConnectX-3 Pro adapters at 10GbE. Not compatible with 25GbE SFP28, 40GbE QSFP+, or 100GbE QSFP28 optics — the chassis has SFP+ cages only. This unit is not InfiniBand-capable and is not field-convertible to InfiniBand. Single PSU means no power redundancy; deploy with UPS or upstream redundant feed if uptime is critical.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every Ethernet switch for full SFP+ port functional pass, ASIC bring-up, fan and PSU operation, and MLNX-OS boot before shipment. We provide expert consultation on 10GbE fabric design, global shipping with 1–3 day handling, and comprehensive warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ports does the MSX1016X-1BFR have?
The MSX1016X-1BFR ports are 64 × SFP+ (10GbE), as listed in the specifications for MSX1016X-1BFR.
What is the MSX1016X-1BFR NOT compatible with?
This is an Ethernet-only switch — it is not InfiniBand-capable and does not support 25GbE, 40GbE, or 100GbE port speeds. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX1016X-1BFR.
What condition is the MSX1016X-1BFR supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX1016X-1BFR 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/fully-refurbished-mellanox-msx1016x-1bfr-64-ports-ethernet-switch-support.
