Description
The NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum-2 MSN3700-CS2FC is a high-performance 100GbE Open Ethernet switch designed for modern data centers, cloud, and high-performance computing environments. Built on the Mellanox Spectrum-2 ASIC, it delivers 6.4 Tbps throughput and 4.76 billion packets per second in a compact 1U form factor.
With 32 QSFP28 ports, the switch supports port speeds from 1GbE to 100GbE, allowing full rack connectivity and flexible deployment as a leaf or spine switch. It runs Cumulus Linux, empowering operators with an open, automated, and programmable networking platform.
The MSN3700-CS2FC features dual hot-swappable AC power supplies, N+1 redundant fans, and front-to-back (P2C) airflow, ensuring high availability and efficient cooling. It supports advanced Layer 2/3 forwarding, VXLAN routing, RoCE, and network telemetry for visibility and optimization.
Ideal for Open Ethernet environments, the switch provides a scalable, disaggregated approach to data center networking—delivering flexibility, reliability, and total control without vendor lock-in.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | MSN3700-CS2FC |
| Switch ASIC | NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum-2 |
| Port Configuration | 32 Ă— QSFP28 100GbE |
| Port Speeds Supported | 1/10/25/40/50/100GbE |
| Throughput | 6.4 Tbps |
| Packet Processing Rate | 4.76 Bpps |
| Latency | 425 ns (cut-through) |
| CPU | Dual-core x86 |
| System Memory | 8 GB |
| SSD Storage | 32 GB |
| Packet Buffer | 42 MB fully shared |
| Airflow Direction | P2C (Front-to-Back) |
| Power Supplies | 2 Ă— Hot-swappable (1+1 Redundant, AC) |
| Cooling Fans | 4 Ă— Hot-swappable (N+1 Redundant) |
| Management Ports | 1 Ă— 100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet, 1 Ă— RJ45 Serial, 1 Ă— USB |
| Operating System | Cumulus Linux |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Dimensions (H Ă— W Ă— D) | 1.72" Ă— 16.84" Ă— 22" (44 mm Ă— 428 mm Ă— 559 mm) |
| Weight | 11.1 kg (24.5 lb) |
| Typical Power Consumption | 242 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 85% |
| Certifications | CB, CE, FCC, ICES, VCCI, RCM |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Hardware Return & Repair |
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