Name: MSB7790-ES2F Mellanox Switch-IB SB7790 36 x Ports 100GBase-X QSFP28 Unmanaged 1U Rack-Mountable EDR InfiniBand Switch
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSB7790-ES2F
Price: 579.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MSB7790-ES2F Mellanox Switch-IB is a 1U rack-mountable InfiniBand switch equipped with 36 high-speed QSFP28 ports. It serves as a straightforward, unmanaged solution designed to deliver consistent EDR level performance in environments requiring low latency and high throughput connectivity, fitting well into dense data center or high-performance computing setups.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MSB7790-ES2F
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	36
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28
Port Speed	100Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	7.2 Tbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	QSFP28

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	No

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The MSB7790-ES2F Switch is built for environments that demand rapid, reliable data movement, especially in high-performance computing and data centers. Often found in setups where speed and low latency are critical, it enables seamless connectivity between servers and storage systems. Its unmanaged nature means it’s designed for ease of deployment, making it suitable for IT teams looking to add robust InfiniBand networking without configuring complex settings. Typically, research institutions, cloud service providers, and enterprise data centers benefit from its streamlined operation and powerful throughput. Key Features Provides 36 QSFP28 ports supporting 100GBase-X speeds, ideal for dense, high-bandwidth links EDR InfiniBand support ensures low latency communication essential for HPC workloads Unmanaged switch simplifies installation with no need for advanced configuration Compact 1U size fits neatly into existing rack infrastructures Robust design enables steady performance in demanding data center conditions This switch is commonly deployed in clusters requiring fast interconnects, such as supercomputing facilities or AI training platforms. It helps maintain smooth data flow and reduces bottlenecks, playing a key role in supporting large-scale computations and data-intensive applications.

Use Cases
The MSB7790-ES2F Mellanox Switch-IB is primarily deployed in high-performance computing (HPC) environments and data centers where low latency and high throughput are critical. Organizations running intensive computational workloads or large-scale storage clusters benefit from its unmanaged, rack-mountable design that simplifies network setup without compromising on bandwidth and reliability. How It's Used: Connecting compute nodes in HPC clusters to enable rapid data exchange during scientific simulations. Facilitating high-speed interconnects in virtualization environments requiring low latency and consistent throughput. Supporting storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise data centers for accelerated access to distributed storage resources. Enabling dense rack deployments in hyperscale data centers where space efficiency and performance are priorities. Providing backbone connectivity in AI and machine learning training infrastructures handling large datasets. By delivering reliable EDR InfiniBand performance in a compact form factor, the MSB7790-ES2F enhances operational efficiency and scalability. It allows IT teams to maintain high data transfer rates and low latency across demanding workloads without complex management overhead.