NVIDIA Mellanox MSX1024B-1BFS 1U Open Ethernet Switch, 48x SFP+ 10GbE + 12x QSFP+ 40GbE, Single PSU, Short Depth: This is a 1U short-depth Open Ethernet switch built on the SwitchX-2 ASIC, presenting 48 SFP+ ports at 10GbE and 12 QSFP+ uplink ports at 40GbE. It runs MLNX-OS on an embedded PPC460 management CPU, is configured with one AC power supply, and uses PSU-to-Connector (P2C) airflow. This is a short-depth chassis variant intended for shallow racks, not the standard-depth MSX1024 family. This is a refurbished unit tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MSX1024B-1BFS provides 1.92 Tb/s of non-blocking switching capacity with 48x10GbE plus 12x40GbE, with QSFP+ uplinks supporting 4x10GbE breakout. The short-depth chassis fits shallow telco and edge racks where standard-depth switches will not seat properly. The PPC460 management CPU runs MLNX-OS for L2/L3 management. Single AC PSU; no power redundancy. PSU-to-Connector airflow is appropriate for hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts where switch ports face the cold aisle. The SwitchX-2 ASIC delivers sub-microsecond cut-through latency.
Deployment & Use Cases
10GbE ToR switch for short-depth telco edge cabinets, MDF/IDF closets, and shallow co-location racks. Leaf node in small leaf-spine fabrics with 40GbE uplinks. Branch-office data hall aggregation. Lab and test-bed 10GbE fabric. Storage fabric for small NAS clusters serving NFS or SMB.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX1024B-1BFS
- Switch ASIC: SwitchX-2
- Access Ports: 48 x SFP+ (10GbE)
- Uplink Ports: 12 x QSFP+ (40GbE)
- Switching Capacity: 1.92 Tb/s
- Form Factor: 1U, Short Depth
- Operating System: MLNX-OS (Managed)
- CPU: Embedded PPC460
- Power Supply: 1 x AC PSU
- Airflow: PSU-to-Connector (P2C)
- Compliance: RoHS6
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with Mellanox SFP+ DAC and AOC cables, standard SFP+ SR/LR transceivers, MC2207/MC2210 QSFP+ DAC/AOC, and ConnectX-3/3 Pro/4 Lx EN/5 EN adapters. QSFP+ uplinks support 4x10GbE breakout. Single PSU configuration provides no power redundancy. Short-depth chassis is not interchangeable with standard-depth MSX1024 deployments — verify rail kit and cabinet depth. PSU-to-Connector airflow direction is fixed. 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, PSU output, and MLNX-OS boot before shipment. We provide expert consultation on Ethernet leaf-spine and edge aggregation design, global shipping, and 1–3 day handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What access ports does the MSX1024B-1BFS have?
The MSX1024B-1BFS access ports are 48 x SFP+ (10GbE), as listed in the specifications for MSX1024B-1BFS.
What is the MSX1024B-1BFS NOT compatible with?
Short-depth chassis is not interchangeable with standard-depth MSX1024 deployments — verify rail kit and cabinet depth. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX1024B-1BFS.
What condition is the MSX1024B-1BFS supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX1024B-1BFS 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-msx1024b-1bfs-switchx-2-based-10gbe-40gbe-1u-open-ethernet-switch.
