What is the maximum throughput and how does it compare to other datacenter switches?

The SX1036 delivers 4.03Tb/s of non-blocking throughput across 36 QSFP ports, ensuring wire-speed switching without congestion. This high-capacity fabric is ideal for datacenter aggregation and top-of-rack deployments where multiple servers simultaneously transfer data. The non-blocking architecture guarantees consistent performance regardless of traffic patterns.

Can I mix 40GbE and 10GbE connections on the same switch?

Yes. The SX1036 supports flexible port configurations using breakout cables. Individual 40GbE QSFP ports can split into 4x 10GbE lanes via QSFP 1X4 breakout cables, or 2x 10GbE ports using specific lanes. This enables mixed-speed deployments with simultaneous 40GbE server links and 10GbE storage connections without requiring separate switches.

What is the latency performance and why does it matter?

The SX1036 operates at 220nsec latency for 40GbE and 270nsec for 10GbE. Ultra-low latency is critical for HPC clusters, financial trading systems, and real-time analytics where network delays directly impact application performance. This deterministic latency ensures predictable performance for time-sensitive workloads.

What management and monitoring capabilities are included?

The switch includes MLNX-OS with SNMP v1/v2/v3, Web UI, CLI, Syslog, email alerts, and system health monitoring. Predefined scheduled scripts enable automation. Dual software image support allows non-disruptive firmware updates. These comprehensive management interfaces support modern datacenter orchestration and monitoring platforms.

What are the power consumption specifications and cooling requirements?

Typical power consumption is 3 watts per port (78.3W ATIS weighted total). The switch includes one AC power supply supporting 100-240VAC input. Optional redundant PSUs enable hot-swap capability. The 1U form factor with P2C airflow design integrates into standard datacenter racks with minimal cooling overhead.

Does the switch support advanced networking features like VLAN and multicast?

Yes. The SX1036 supports 4K VLANs (802.1Q), 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree, 802.1Qbb Priority Flow Control, 802.3ad Link Aggregation (16 ports/channel), IGMP v1/v2 multicast snooping, and L2-L4 Access Control Lists. These features enable sophisticated network segmentation, traffic prioritization, and multicast optimization for enterprise datacenters.

What is the difference between the MSX1036B-1SFS and MSX1036B-1BRS models?

Both are SwitchX-2 based 36-port 40GbE switches with identical performance. The MSX1036B-1SFS has standard depth with P2C airflow (PSU side to connector side). The MSX1036B-1BRS has short depth with C2P airflow (connector side to PSU side). Choose based on your datacenter's airflow direction and rack space constraints.

MSX1036B-1SFS - Mellanox MSX1036B-1SFS SX1036 36-Port 40GbE Switch 1U

Name: Mellanox MSX1036B-1SFS SX1036 36-Port 40GbE Switch 1U
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSX1036B-1SFS
Price: 1535 USD
Availability: InStock

MSX1036B-1SFS - Mellanox MSX1036B-1SFS SX1036 36-Port 40GbE Switch 1U | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Mellanox SX1036 is a 1U rack-mounted SDN Ethernet switch delivering enterprise-grade performance for datacenter environments. Featuring 36 QSFP ports supporting 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE, and 56GbE (license required), it provides 4.03Tb/s non-blocking throughput with ultra-low latency of 220nsec at 40GbE and 270nsec at 10GbE. The switch supports flexible port configurations via breakout cables, enabling up to 64 10GbE ports. Built on SwitchX-2 architecture with MLNX-OS, it includes comprehensive Layer 2/3 features: 48K MAC entries, 4K VLAN support, OSPF/BGP routing, IGMP multicast, and L2-L4 ACLs. Power consumption averages 3 watts per port. The MSX1036B-1SFS variant includes standard-depth chassis with P2C airflow, rail kit, and RoHS-6 compliance. Ideal for high-density server interconnects, storage aggregation, and mixed-speed datacenter deployments.

36 QSFP ports with 4.03Tb/s non-blocking throughput
220nsec latency at 40GbE for ultra-low-latency applications
Flexible breakout support: up to 64 10GbE ports via cables
3 watts per port typical power consumption for efficiency
Comprehensive Layer 2/3 features: VLAN, OSPF, BGP, multicast
1U form factor with P2C airflow and optional redundant PSU

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Multicast Support
Manufacturer part #	MSX1036B-1SFS
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SX1036
Technology	MLNX-OS; Software Defined Networking (SDN) support; PPC460 processor
Product Line	SX1036; SwitchX-2
Product Type	SDN Ethernet Switch System; Open Ethernet Switch
VLAN Support	802.1Q (4K VLANs); Jumbo Frames 9216 bytes
Layer 3 Features	Static Routes v4/v6; OSPFv2; BGPv4; Router Port Interface
MAC Address Table	48K L2 Forwarding Entries; Static MAC

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Datacenter Top-of-Rack
Ideal as ToR switch providing 40GbE/56GbE connectivity to servers with 4.03Tb/s non-blocking throughput and 220nsec latency for low-latency cluster computing and HPC environments.
Storage Aggregation
Supports mixed 40GbE and 10GbE configurations via breakout cables, enabling efficient storage array interconnection with up to 64 10GbE ports for NAS and SAN deployments.
Server Interconnect
Provides high-density server-to-server connectivity with 36 QSFP ports supporting flexible speed configurations and comprehensive Layer 2/3 features including VLAN, LACP, and multicast.
SDN Infrastructure
SwitchX-2 based architecture with MLNX-OS supports Software Defined Networking with SNMP v1/v2/v3, CLI, Web UI, and sFlow for programmable network control and monitoring.
Mixed-Speed Environments
Flexible port splitting enables simultaneous 40GbE and 10GbE operation, ideal for heterogeneous datacenters with compute, storage, and legacy infrastructure requiring unified switching.

Latency	220nsec for 40GbE; 270nsec for 10GbE
Throughput	4.03Tb/s non-blocking
Ethernet Speed	1GbE; 10GbE; 40GbE; 56GbE (license required)

Power Supplies	1x AC Power Supply
Power Consumption	Typical 3 Watts per port; ATIS Weighted 78.3W

Weight	4.00 lbs
Form Factor	1U Rack-Mountable; Standard depth; Rail Kit included

Port Type	QSFP+ supporting DAC, Optical, QSFP AOC
Network Ports	36 QSFP ports; Up to 64 10GbE ports via breakout

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