Mellanox MSN2700-CS2RC 32x Port 100GB-X QSFP28 Open Switch
- Latency: Ultra-low latency
- Features: Advanced telemetry, congestion control, RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) support
- Target Environment: Data Centers, HPC, AI/ML clusters
- Operating System: Often runs on Mellanox's Cumulus Linux or other compatible NOS
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Key specifications
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- MSN2700-CS2RC
- Switch Type
- Ethernet Switch
- Port Count
- 32
- Port Speed
- 100GbE
- Port Connector
- QSFP28
- Switching Capacity
- 6.4Tb/s
Product details
The Mellanox MSN2700-CS2RC is a high-density, high-performance Ethernet switch designed for modern data centers and high-performance computing environments. It features 32 ports of 100GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity using QSFP28 form-factor transceivers, providing massive bandwidth for demanding network traffic. This switch is part of Mellanox's Spectrum family, known for its low latency and high efficiency.
Specifications
- Model
- MSN2700-CS2RC
- Switch Type
- Ethernet Switch
- Port Count
- 32
- Port Speed
- 100GbE
- Port Connector
- QSFP28
- Switching Capacity
- 6.4Tb/s
- Form Factor
- 1U
- Manufacturer
- Mellanox (NVIDIA Networking)
Description
The Mellanox MSN2700-CS2RC is a cutting-edge 100 Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered to provide unparalleled network performance for the most demanding environments. With 32 QSFP28 ports, each capable of delivering 100Gbps, this switch offers a staggering aggregate switching capacity of 6.4 Terabits per second. This immense bandwidth is crucial for modern data centers supporting high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads, and large-scale cloud infrastructures where data-intensive applications require rapid and efficient communication. This switch is built upon Mellanox's Spectrum ASIC technology, which is renowned for its extremely low latency and high packet-per-second (PPS) processing capabilities. The ultra-low latency is critical for applications sensitive to network delays, such as high-frequency trading, real-time analytics, and distributed computing. Furthermore, the MSN2700-CS2RC supports advanced features like RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), which allows for direct memory access between servers, bypassing the CPU and significantly reducing latency and CPU overhead for storage and compute interconnects. The MSN2700-CS2RC is typically deployed as a Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch or as a leaf switch in a spine-leaf architecture. Its 'Open Switch' designation often implies flexibility in network operating system (NOS) choices, allowing organizations to run preferred software like Cumulus Linux, SONiC, or other compatible solutions, providing greater control and customization over their network infrastructure. Advanced telemetry and congestion management features further enhance its suitability for complex, high-performance networks.
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