Mellanox MSN2100-CB2F 16x100GbE QSFP28 Data Center Switch

• Data center leaf-spine architecture for high-bandwidth fabric design
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnects
• Cloud infrastructure backbone switching for private and hybrid clouds
• AI/ML training and distributed GPU cluster networking
• Enterprise core aggregation for high-throughput workloads
• Virtualized data center environments supporting NFV and SDN
• Financial trading systems requiring ultra-low latency networking
• Storage network back-end connectivity for distributed storage systems
• Telecom infrastructure aggregation and packet forwarding layers

• Mellanox Onyx OS with CLI-based network management
• x86-based management CPU for advanced control and automation
• Compact half-width 1U short-depth chassis design
• Back-to-front (P2C) airflow optimized for modern data centers
• 16 MB packet buffer supporting burst traffic handling
• Designed for leaf-spine and high-density fabric architectures
• Enterprise-grade reliability for continuous 24/7 operation
• Supports scalable QSFP28 ecosystem integration

• Brand: Mellanox
• Model: MSN2100-CB2F
• Product Type: Ethernet Data Center Switch
• Network Ports: 16 x 100GbE QSFP28
• Management Ports: 1 x RJ45 Serial, 1 x Fast Ethernet RJ45, 1 x USB
• Switching Capacity: 3.2 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2.38 Bpps
• Latency: ~300 ns
• Packet Buffer: 16 MB
• Operating System: Mellanox Onyx OS
• CPU: x86-based management processor
• Power Supply: 2 x AC PSU (1+1 redundant)
• Fan Modules: 4 x N+1 redundant fans
• Redundancy: Power and cooling fully redundant
• Target Deployment: Data centers, HPC, cloud networking

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations select the MSN2100-CB2F for its ability to deliver hyperscale 100G performance in compact, space-efficient deployments where rack density is limited but throughput demands are high.
• It provides a strong balance between port density and latency, making it suitable for modern leaf-spine architectures in cloud and enterprise data centers.
• Enterprises benefit from its redundant power and fan design, ensuring high availability for mission-critical workloads and minimizing unplanned downtime risks.
• The switch integrates smoothly into existing QSFP28-based infrastructures, enabling cost-effective upgrades without full network redesign.
• Its low-latency architecture supports real-time analytics, AI training clusters, and high-frequency trading workloads.