NVIDIA Mellanox MSX1024B-1BRS SwitchX-2 1U Open Ethernet Switch, 48× SFP+ (10GbE) and 12× QSFP+ (40GbE): This is a 1U fixed-configuration data center Ethernet switch built on the Mellanox SwitchX-2 ASIC. The 48 SFP+ ports each operate at 1/10GbE and the 12 QSFP+ ports each operate at 40GbE (or break out to 4×10GbE). Onboard management is handled by a PowerPC PPC460 CPU running MLNX-OS. The chassis is C2P (Connector-to-Power) airflow with a single AC power supply, RoHS6 certified. This is NOT a Spectrum-class switch and does NOT support 25/50/100GbE. This is a refurbished unit, rail kit included.
Engineering Context
The SwitchX-2 ASIC delivers 1.92Tb/s of non-blocking switching capacity at full L2/L3 line rate. The 60-port aggregate (48×10GbE + 12×40GbE) totals 960Gb/s of edge bandwidth with the remainder reserved for fabric headroom. Port-to-port latency is approximately 220ns. Each QSFP+ port can be configured natively as 40GbE or split into 4×10GbE breakout, allowing up to 96 SFP+-equivalent 10GbE endpoints on a single rack unit. The PPC460 management plane runs MLNX-OS — NOT the newer Onyx OS — with CLI familiar to operators of earlier-generation Mellanox switches.
Deployment & Use Cases
10GbE Top-of-Rack aggregation in mixed-speed data centers. 40GbE uplinks to spine switches with 4×10GbE breakout to legacy servers. Storage networks bridging older 10GbE NAS/SAN to 40GbE backbones. Lab and test environments where 10/40GbE remains the working speed. Remote office or edge sites requiring high port density at moderate speeds.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSX1024B-1BRS
- ASIC: SwitchX-2
- Switching Capacity: 1.92 Tb/s
- SFP+ Ports: 48 (1/10GbE)
- QSFP+ Ports: 12 (40GbE; 4×10GbE breakout)
- Form Factor: 1U rackmount
- Operating System: MLNX-OS (not Onyx)
- CPU: PowerPC PPC460
- Power: Single AC PSU
- Airflow: C2P (Connector-to-Power)
- Compliance: RoHS6
- Rail Kit: Included
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with Mellanox/NVIDIA SFP+ DACs, AOCs, and 10GBASE-SR/LR transceivers, plus QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4/LR4 modules. Works with ConnectX-3, ConnectX-3 Pro, and ConnectX-4 Lx adapters at 10/40GbE. Does NOT support 25GbE, 50GbE, or 100GbE — SFP28/QSFP28 modules will not link. Single PSU (1BRS suffix); for redundant power, evaluate 2BRS variants. Airflow is C2P only; verify rack airflow direction before deployment. Runs MLNX-OS, not Onyx, so management workflows differ from Spectrum-era switches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MSX1024B-1BRS?
The MSX1024B-1BRS is a SwitchX-2 based managed Ethernet switch with 48 SFP+ ports and 12 QSFP+ uplinks, 1U.
Q. Can it run InfiniBand?
No. This SwitchX-2 build is configured as an Ethernet switch.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the configuration of MSX1024B-1BRS before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) bench-tests each unit where test topology is available, before dispatch from EU stock.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS bench-tests every SwitchX-2 unit: all 48 SFP+ and 12 QSFP+ ports verified at line rate, PSU and fans cycled, MLNX-OS booted and reset to factory defaults. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for our full Mellanox switch inventory. Handling time 1–3 business days with global express shipping and warranty.
