Mellanox MSN2700-CSBFC 32x100G Spectrum Switch Cumulus Linux

• High-density leaf-spine data center fabric deployment
• Cloud provider backbone and aggregation switching
• AI/ML and HPC cluster interconnect networking
• Enterprise virtualization and private cloud infrastructure
• High-performance storage and NVMe-oF networks
• Telecom packet aggregation and transport networks
• Financial trading platforms requiring ultra-low latency switching
• Large-scale Kubernetes and container networking fabrics
• Big data analytics and distributed compute clusters

• 32x100GbE QSFP28 high-density switching ports for scalable throughput
• Powered by NVIDIA Spectrum switching silicon for low-latency performance
• x86 CPU architecture enabling flexible network OS integration
• Cumulus Linux support for open networking and automation
• Compact 1RU design optimized for high-density rack environments
• Built for leaf-spine and spine-core data center architectures
• Supports QSFP28 and SFP28 (via QSA) optical module flexibility
• Compatible with DAC, AOC, and breakout cable configurations
• 100G to 25G/50G breakout support for scalable migration paths
• Designed for cloud-native and DevOps-driven networking environments
• Optimized power efficiency at ~150W typical consumption
• High availability design for enterprise-grade deployments
• Suitable for hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure convergence

• Brand: Mellanox
• Model: MSN2700-CSBFC
• Switch Architecture: Spectrum-based
• Port Configuration: 32 x 100GbE QSFP28
• CPU: x86-based processor
• Operating System: Cumulus Linux
• Typical Power Consumption: 150W (with passive cables, ATIS)
• Input Voltage Range: 100–127 VAC / 200–240 VAC
• Frequency: 50–60 Hz, single phase AC
• Current: 4.5A / 2.9A
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 1.72 in × 16.84 in × 27 in (43.8 × 427.83 × 686 mm)
• Supported Optical Modules: QSFP28, SFP28 (via QSA)
• DAC Support: QSFP28 DAC, breakout cables (100G to 4×25G / 4×10G / 2×50G)
• Additional Support: QSFP AOC, 1GBASE-T / SX / LX / ZX modules

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the MSN2700 for its ability to deliver dense 100G connectivity in a compact 1RU form factor, reducing rack space while maximizing bandwidth capacity.
• Its open networking approach with Cumulus Linux eliminates vendor lock-in and enables full-stack automation and programmability.
• Compared to legacy switching platforms, it provides significantly better performance-per-watt and improved infrastructure agility for cloud-first environments.
• Enterprises benefit from predictable low latency, making it suitable for mission-critical workloads such as financial trading, AI clusters, and distributed storage systems.
• Its x86-based architecture enables integration with modern DevOps pipelines and network orchestration tools.