NVIDIA Mellanox MSX1016X-2BFS SX1016 64-Port 10GbE Open Ethernet Switch (1U): This is a managed Layer 2 top-of-rack Ethernet switch with 64 SFP+ ports running at 10GbE line rate in a 1U chassis. The MSX1016X-2BFS is part of the SwitchX-2 SX1016 family designed for high-density data center and Software-Defined Network deployments. This is a complete switch system, not a line card or chassis module. This is a new unit shipped in factory-sealed condition.
Engineering Context
The SX1016 platform delivers 1.28 Tb/s of aggregate switching capacity with 64 non-blocking 10GbE SFP+ interfaces. The switch supports cut-through forwarding to minimize latency for east-west traffic in dense compute racks. It includes a familiar industry-standard CLI for administrators, SNMP v1/v2/v3 management, and a web UI. Built around the SwitchX-2 ASIC, it supports Mellanox Unified Fabric Manager (UFM) integration and is RoHS-6 compliant.
Deployment & Use Cases
High-density 10GbE Top-of-Rack aggregation in virtualization clusters. iSCSI and NFS storage networks where SFP+ DAC and SR/LR optics are preferred over RJ-45. SDN test fabrics requiring Open Ethernet with OpenFlow-style programmable control planes. Hyperscale web farms, OpenStack and VMware deployments needing dense 10G server connectivity in a compact 1U footprint.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MSX1016X-2BFS
Product Family: SwitchX-2 SX1016
Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
Ports: 64x SFP+
Port Speed: 10GbE per port
Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tb/s aggregate
Layer Support: Layer 2
Management: Manageable (CLI, SNMP v1/2/3, Web UI, UFM)
Power Source: AC Power Supply
Compliance: RoHS-6
Condition: New — Factory Sealed, Shipped by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with standard 10GbE SFP+ DAC, AOC, SR, and LR optical transceivers. Works with Mellanox ConnectX series 10GbE adapters and any standards-compliant 10GbE NIC. The 64 SFP+ ports are 10GbE-only — this switch does not support 25GbE, 40GbE, or 100GbE port speeds. Not an InfiniBand switch (no IB protocol support). RJ-45/Base-T copper requires SFP+ to RJ-45 converter modules, which have power and reach limits. Power supply quantity and redundancy depend on the specific shipped configuration; verify at order.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS sources Mellanox switches with bench verification of SFP+ ports, management interfaces, and PSU operation. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for a quote. EU-based with global shipping and 1–3 day handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What port speed does the MSX1016X-2BFS have?
The MSX1016X-2BFS port speed is 10GbE per port, as listed in the specifications for MSX1016X-2BFS.
What is the MSX1016X-2BFS NOT compatible with?
This is a complete switch system, not a line card or chassis module. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MSX1016X-2BFS.
What condition is the MSX1016X-2BFS supplied in, and who sells it?
The MSX1016X-2BFS is supplied in New 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/new-mellanox-msx1016x-2bfs-ethernet-switch-64-port-10gbe.