MSN2010-CB2R - Nvidia Mellanox

The NVIDIA Mellanox MSN2010-CB2R is a high-performance, compact 1U Ethernet switch designed for hyperconverged and storage-centric data centres. Part of the SN2000 series, it delivers robust throughput and low latency in a short-depth form factor.

Key Specifications

• Ports: 18 × SFP28 (10/25GbE) and 4 × QSFP28 (40/100GbE)

• Switching Capacity: 1.7 Tbps

• Forwarding Rate: 1.26 Bpps

• Latency: Approximately 300 ns

• CPU: x86 quad-core

• Memory: 8 GB RAM

• Storage: 16 GB SSD

• Airflow: C2P (Connector-to-Power)

• Power Supplies: Dual AC

• Dimensions: 1.72" (H) × 7.87" (W) × 20" (D)

• Weight: Approximately 4.54 kg (10 lbs)

• Typical Power Consumption: 57W with passive cables

This switch supports multiple operating systems, including Mellanox Onyx, Cumulus Linux, and ONIE, providing flexibility for various network environments.

Performance Highlights

• Zero Packet Loss: Designed for lossless Ethernet, ensuring data integrity.

• RoCE Support: Enables efficient RDMA over Converged Ethernet.

• Line-Rate Performance: Maintains full throughput across all ports and packet sizes.

• Low Latency: Cut-through switching architecture minimizes delay.

• SDN Ready: Compatible with Software Defined Networking frameworks.

These features make the MSN2010-CB2R ideal for top-of-rack deployments in environments requiring high bandwidth and low latency.

 Deployment Considerations

• Airflow Direction: C2P airflow is suitable for data centres with front-to-back cooling.

• Rack Installation: A rail kit (e.g., MTEF-KIT-D or MTEF-KIT-E) is required for mounting and must be purchased separately.

• Form Factor: Short-depth design allows for flexible placement in various rack configurations.