NVIDIA Mellanox MTEF-FANR-A Hot-Swap Fan Module, C2P Airflow (NVIDIA P/N 930-9BFAN-00IY-000): This is a hot-swappable chassis fan tray for NVIDIA Mellanox S6710, SB7700, MSX17xx, SX67xx, and SX6720 series switch chassis. The module uses Connector-to-Power (C2P) airflow direction. This is a chassis fan module, not a PSU and not a switch line card. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MTEF-FANR-A is a chassis-mounted fan tray that pulls cool air across the connector side and exhausts it toward the power side, the C2P (Connector-to-Power) airflow direction. This matches switch chassis configured for forward-airflow rack rows where cool air enters from the cold aisle (connector side) and exits to the hot aisle (power side). Hot-swap capability allows replacement of a failed fan tray without disrupting switch operation when the chassis carries redundant fan modules. The unit slides into a dedicated fan bay on the switch chassis. NVIDIA part number 930-9BFAN-00IY-000 identifies this exact SKU in procurement and inventory systems.
Deployment & Use Cases
Replacement fan module for S6710, SB7700, MSX17xx, SX67xx, and SX6720 switches in forward-airflow rack rows. Stocking spare for production data centers running InfiniBand or Ethernet fabrics on these switch families. Field replacement during planned maintenance where N+1 fan redundancy must be preserved. Lab and staging refresh where matched airflow direction across all chassis is required for thermal consistency.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MTEF-FANR-A
NVIDIA P/N: 930-9BFAN-00IY-000
Module Type: Hot-swappable Fan Tray
Airflow Direction: C2P (Connector to Power)
Compatible Switches: S6710, SB7700, MSX17xx, SX67xx, SX6720
Form Factor: Hot-swap chassis fan module
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox S6710, SB7700, MSX17xx, SX67xx, and SX6720 switch chassis. Must be paired with matching C2P-airflow PSU modules in the same chassis — Mellanox does not support mixing P2C and C2P modules within a single switch. Not compatible with reverse-airflow MTEF-FANF-* P2C fan variants. Not interchangeable with fan modules from the SN2000, SN3000, or SN4000 Spectrum families, which use different mechanical and electrical interfaces. Verify chassis airflow orientation and switch model before installation.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every Mellanox fan module before shipment, verifying tachometer feedback, rotor operation, and connector integrity. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for the full Mellanox switch accessory catalog. Handling time is 1–3 business days with global shipping.