Brief: Discover the MSN2100-CB2F Mellanox Network Switch, a high-performance 100GbE data center switch from NVIDIA's Spectrum SN2000 Series. Featuring 16×100GbE QSFP28 ports, 1.6Tb/s throughput, and ultra-low latency, this switch is ideal for modern data centers, AI/ML clusters, and high-performance computing.
Related Product Features:
16×100GbE QSFP28 ports supporting 10/25/40/50/100GbE speeds for versatile connectivity.
1.6Tb/s switching capacity with 2.38 billion packets per second forwarding rate for high performance.
Consistent 300ns cut-through latency across all packet sizes for ultra-low latency applications.
16MB fully shared, dynamically allocated packet buffer to prevent packet loss during traffic bursts.
Dual hot-swappable power supplies with 1+1 redundancy for uninterrupted operation.
Supports Cumulus Linux, ONYX, SONiC, and ONIE-compatible operating systems for flexibility.
Hardware-accelerated RoCE for GPU-direct workloads, ideal for AI/ML and high-performance computing.
Open Ethernet architecture eliminates vendor lock-in and reduces total cost of ownership.
Les questions:
What makes the SN2000 series different from traditional switches?
The SN2000 series employs an open Ethernet architecture that eliminates vendor lock-in, supports multiple operating systems, and provides advanced telemetry capabilities not found in traditional switches.
Can the QSFP28 ports be used for lower-speed connections?
Yes, each QSFP28 port can support 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, or 10GbE connections using appropriate breakout cables or adapters.
What operating systems are supported on this network switch?
The switch supports NVIDIA Cumulus Linux, ONYX, Microsoft SONiC, and any ONIE-compatible network operating system.
Is this switch suitable for RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) applications?
Yes, the switch includes hardware-accelerated features specifically designed for RoCE and machine learning workloads with GPUDirect support.