NVIDIA Mellanox MSX1700-BS1F2 36-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Open Ethernet Switch, 1U, Single PSU: This is a 1U Open Ethernet switch built on the SwitchX-2 ASIC, presenting 36 non-blocking 40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-density spine and leaf aggregation. It runs MLNX-OS on an integrated x86 CPU and is configured with a single AC power supply with PSU-side to connector-side airflow. This is a fixed-port, non-modular fabric switch, not a chassis-based core router. This is a refurbished unit tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MSX1700-BS1F2 delivers up to 2.88Tb/s of switching capacity in a 1U form factor, with each QSFP+ port supporting 40GbE or 4x10GbE breakout for 144 logical 10GbE ports. The SwitchX-2 ASIC enables sub-microsecond port-to-port latency suitable for HPC and storage fabrics. The integrated x86 CPU runs MLNX-OS for fully managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 operation, including OSPF, BGP, and VLAN-based segmentation. PSU-to-Connector airflow aligns with hot-aisle/cold-aisle deployments where switches are mounted with ports facing the cold aisle. Standard 19-inch chassis depth.
Deployment & Use Cases
40GbE spine layer in two-tier leaf-spine fabrics. ToR aggregation for 10GbE racks using 4x10G breakout cables. Storage fabric backbones for NFS, iSCSI, and SMB clusters. Connectivity layer for VMware vSphere clusters with NSX overlays. Backbone for media production, CDN edge, and rendering farms requiring high east-west bandwidth.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MSX1700-BS1F2
Switch ASIC: SwitchX-2
Ports: 36 x QSFP+ (40GbE)
Switching Capacity: Up to 2.88 Tb/s
Form Factor: 1U, Standard Depth
Operating System: MLNX-OS (Managed)
CPU: Integrated x86
Power Supply: 1 x AC PSU
Airflow: PSU-side to Connector-side
Breakout Support: 4x10GbE per QSFP+ port (with breakout cables)
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox MC2207 and MC2210 series 40GbE QSFP+ DAC and AOC cables, MFA1A00 series AOCs, and standard QSFP+ SR4/LR4 transceivers. Works with ConnectX-3, ConnectX-3 Pro, ConnectX-4 Lx EN, and ConnectX-5 EN adapters in 40GbE mode. Single PSU configuration provides no power redundancy; for redundant power deployments, the dual-PSU MSX1700-BS2F2 is required. PSU-to-Connector airflow is not interchangeable with C2P units in the same airflow zone. 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 fabric design, global shipping, and 1–3 day handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ports does the MSX1700-BS1F2 have?
The MSX1700-BS1F2 ports are 36 x QSFP+ (40GbE), as listed in the specifications for MSX1700-BS1F2.
What is the MSX1700-BS1F2 NOT compatible with?
This is a fixed-port, non-modular fabric switch, not a chassis-based core router. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX1700-BS1F2.
What condition is the MSX1700-BS1F2 supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX1700-BS1F2 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-msx1700-bs1f2-40gbe-1u-open-ethernet-switch-36-qsfp-ports-2-psu.