NVIDIA Mellanox MSN2700-BS2FC Spectrum-Based 1U Ethernet Switch, 32× QSFP28 ports, 40GbE License, P2C Airflow: This is a 1U fixed-configuration Ethernet switch with 32 QSFP28 ports on a Spectrum ASIC platform, shipped with the 40GbE license/SKU configuration (BS2FC) and port-to-connector (P2C) airflow. This is a Layer 2/3 Ethernet switch; it is NOT an InfiniBand switch and it is NOT a chassis system. NVIDIA P/N: 920-9N101-00F4-0C0. Refurbished, in TES IT-SOLUTIONS stock.
Engineering Context: The MSN2700 platform is built on the NVIDIA Spectrum ASIC with 32 QSFP28 cages exposed on the front panel. The BS2FC SKU corresponds to the 40GbE license bundle; the underlying hardware is the same Spectrum silicon used across the MSN2700 family. QSFP28 ports support breakout via splitter cabling (4×10GbE per port) subject to profile/license. The unit ships with dual hot-swappable AC PSUs and P2C (port-to-connector, front-to-back) airflow suitable for hot/cold aisle data center deployments. The switch supports standard L2/L3 features including BGP, OSPF, MLAG, and VXLAN.
Deployment & Use Cases: Designed for top-of-rack and aggregation roles in 40GbE Ethernet fabrics, including legacy 40GbE compute and storage networks, EVPN/VXLAN spine deployments where 40GbE is the spine fabric speed, and cloud overlay networks. Common pairings include ConnectX-3/4 40GbE adapters and 40GbE QSFP+ DAC/AOC cabling.
Technical Specifications:
MPN: MSN2700-BS2FC
NVIDIA P/N: 920-9N101-00F4-0C0
ASIC: NVIDIA Spectrum
Form Factor: 1U fixed
QSFP28 Ports: 32 (40GbE per BS2FC license)
Breakout: 4×10GbE per QSFP28 (subject to profile)
Airflow: P2C (port-to-connector, front-to-back)
Power Supplies: Dual hot-swappable AC
Layer Support: L2/L3 — BGP, OSPF, MLAG, VXLAN
Management: 1× RJ45 mgmt, 1× console, 1× USB
Condition: Refurbished
Compatibility & Constraints: Requires QSFP+ (40GbE) or QSFP28 transceivers/DAC/AOC cabling compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum, sold separately. The MSN2700-BS2FC is the 40GbE-licensed (BS2FC) variant; it is NOT the 100GbE (CS2F) license variant, and it is NOT an InfiniBand switch. P2C airflow is fixed for this SKU. Verify aisle airflow and license/profile requirements before deployment.
Why TES: T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS ships from EU stock with 1–3 day handling. Each refurbished switch is inspected, powered, and tested. Contact our team for transceiver compatibility, fabric design, and bulk pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MSN2700-BS2FC NOT compatible with?
it is NOT an InfiniBand switch and it is NOT a chassis system. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSN2700-BS2FC.
What condition is the MSN2700-BS2FC supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSN2700-BS2FC 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-msn2700-cs2f-spectrum-based-100gbe-ethernet-32-qsfp28-ports-p2c.
Are there deployment constraints on the MSN2700-BS2FC?
it is NOT the 100GbE (CS2F) license variant, and it is NOT an InfiniBand switch. This applies to MSN2700-BS2FC specifically.