NVIDIA Mellanox MTEF-FANF-F Hot-Swap Fan Module, P2C Airflow: This is a hot-swappable fan tray for NVIDIA Mellanox 1U switch chassis, including the MSN4600 series. It is a field-replaceable cooling module, not a complete switch. The P2C (Power-to-Connector) airflow direction means air enters from the PSU side of the chassis and exits through the port side. This is a refurbished unit, tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MTEF-FANF-F is part of the redundant cooling system for NVIDIA Mellanox 1U switches. Modern Mellanox 1U chassis use multiple hot-swap fan trays so a single fan failure does not interrupt operation. The chassis management firmware monitors RPM and reports a fault when a tray underperforms. The P2C airflow direction must match the airflow direction of every PSU and fan module installed in the same chassis; mixing directions is not supported.
Deployment & Use Cases
Replacement fan tray for Mellanox MSN4600 series 1U switches and other Mellanox 1U platforms configured with P2C airflow. Spare inventory for redundant cooling maintenance in production data center racks. Used in HPC fabric, AI training pods, and enterprise spine-leaf deployments where hot aisle is on the port side of the rack.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MTEF-FANF-F
Type: Hot-Swap Fan Module
Airflow: P2C (Power-to-Connector)
Form Factor: 1U Fan Tray
Application: Mellanox 1U Switch Cooling
Listed Compatibility: MSN4600 Series
Hot-Swap: Yes
Condition: Refurbished
Compatibility & Constraints
Listed by NVIDIA for the MSN4600 series and other 1U Mellanox switches that accept the MTEF-FANF series in P2C configuration. Must be installed alongside matching P2C fan trays and P2C PSUs only. Not compatible with C2P (reverse airflow) chassis configurations. Not a universal fan; specific switch model fitment should be confirmed against the Mellanox parts compatibility matrix before deployment.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS validates every refurbished fan module for full RPM range, hot-swap detection, and connector integrity before shipping. We support enterprise data center customers with global shipping and a standard handling time of 1 to 3 business days. More information at https://www.tes-itsolutions.com.