Name: MSN2100-CB2FO NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum-based 100GbE 1U Open Switch with ONIE, 16 QSFP28 Ports, 2 AC PSUs, x86 2-core, Short Depth, P2C Airflow, Rail Kit must be Purchased Separately
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSN2100-CB2FO
Price: 14037.96 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MSN2100-CB2FO is a 100GbE open switch leveraging NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum technology, designed to deliver high-speed connectivity within compact rack spaces. It includes 16 QSFP28 ports and dual AC power supplies, making it suitable for environments that require flexible software options and reliable, scalable networking hardware.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	MSN2100-CB2FO
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	16
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, RJ-45, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100GbE
UpLink Ports	16x QSFP28 (100GbE, supports 4x25Gb breakout)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	3.2 Tbps (3200 Gbps)
Switch Forwarding Rate	6.25 billion pps (6250 Mpps)
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	16 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28

Performance
Latency	<1 microsecond (typical hardware latency)
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	Approx. 160K MAC entries

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+
Management Type	In-band, Out-of-band
Security	ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, MACsec (ASIC supported), Role-based access control
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMPv1,SNMPv2c,SNMPv3
Routing Protocol	Dependent on installed NOS (ONIE) - supports Layer3 routing when paired with a routing NOS

Power & Cooling
Fans	P2C (port-to-chassis) airflow, hot-swappable fan modules
Power	Dual AC redundant power supplies (hot-swappable)
Power Supply	2 x AC PSUs (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1U short depth (rail kit sold separately)
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3bj, IEEE 802.3by, IEEE 802.1Q, ONIE, RoHS

Product Description
This switch is built for data centers and enterprise networks requiring high-performance, low-latency connectivity. It runs with an open network install environment (ONIE), allowing users to load a preferred network operating system. Often found in environments that demand scalable and flexible networking solutions, it supports intensive workloads with its 100GbE capability. Key Features Open network architecture enabling customized OS installations High port density with sixteen QSFP28 connectors for aggregating traffic Short-depth chassis ideal for space-constrained racks Efficient P2C airflow design to maintain optimal operating temperatures Dual AC power supplies delivering redundancy and uptime This model typically fits into modern data centers where space, speed, and flexibility matter. Its design and components ensure steady performance under demanding network traffic while allowing operators to tailor software to specific needs.

Use Cases
The MSN2100-CB2FO switch is ideal for high-density data center environments requiring robust 100GbE connectivity and flexible software deployment options. IT teams managing virtualization platforms or large-scale cloud infrastructures benefit from its compact design and reliable hardware performance. How It's Used: Deployed in hyperscale data centers to support high-bandwidth east-west traffic between servers and storage clusters. Used by enterprise IT departments to enable scalable leaf-spine network architectures in virtualized environments. Integrated into edge computing sites where space constraints demand short-depth, high-performance switching. Implemented in cloud service provider networks to deliver programmable and open networking solutions via ONIE compatibility. Utilized in research and HPC clusters requiring low-latency and high-throughput interconnects for compute nodes. This switch facilitates operational efficiency by providing scalable, high-throughput connectivity within compact rack deployments. Its open architecture supports diverse software ecosystems, helping organizations adapt to evolving networking demands without compromising performance.

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