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.