Mellanox MSB7800

Mellanox MSB7800

Brand: Mellanox | Category: Network Switches

SKU: MSB7800-CS2F | Part #: MSB7800-CS2F | MPN: MSB7800-CS2F

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About the Mellanox MSB7800

The Mellanox MSB7800 operates as a non-blocking L2/L3 fabric switch, supporting adaptive routing, static routing, and hardware-based congestion control—positioning it as a foundational building block for fat-tree, dragonfly, and hypercube topologies in high-performance compute and storage clusters. This 1U rack-mount switch from Mellanox (NVIDIA), part number MSB7800-CS2F, delivers 36 × 100Gb/s QSFP28 EDR InfiniBand ports with 7.2 Tb/s bidirectional aggregate bandwidth and 3.6 Tb/s non-blocking throughput. The Mellanox Quantum ASIC achieves sub-100 nanosecond port-to-port latency, enabling deterministic low-latency communication essential for RDMA workloads. Native InfiniBand RDMA support, combined with hardware QoS featuring multiple virtual lanes and service levels, ensures predictable performance for mixed workload environments. Redundant hot-swap power supply modules and redundant hot-swap fan modules with front-to-back airflow provide operational resilience, while the out-of-band 1GbE RJ45 management port supports CLI, SNMP, REST API, and OpenSM subnet management for flexible integration into existing infrastructure.

Data center architects, HPC network engineers, and AI infrastructure teams deploy the MSB7800-CS2F when building next-generation interconnects for machine learning clusters, financial simulations, and petascale storage systems where microsecond-level latency and zero-loss fabric reliability are non-negotiable. The 100 Gb/s per-port throughput and adaptive routing eliminate traditional bottlenecks, while the switch's compact form factor maximizes port density within standard rack constraints. Organizations standardizing on EDR InfiniBand for their core fabric choose this platform to achieve predictable, scalable performance across thousands of compute nodes without oversubscription.

The MSB7800-CS2F is engineered for operating environments between 0°C and 40°C and qualifies for mission-critical deployments where fabric availability directly impacts revenue and research outcomes. Omnixon Global stocks the Mellanox MSB7800 and provides immediate access to technical specifications, compatibility guidance, and competitive quotations. Contact our enterprise networking team today to request a detailed RFQ and discuss your fabric architecture requirements.

Technical Specifications

BrandMellanox
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUMSB7800-CS2F
Part NumberMSB7800-CS2F
ConditionNew
Interface100GbE
Speed100/400GbE
Manufacturer Part NumberMSB7800-CS2F
Switch TechnologyEDR InfiniBand
Port Count36 x 100Gb/s QSFP28 EDR InfiniBand ports
Aggregate Bandwidth7.2 Tb/s bidirectional
Throughput3.6 Tb/s non-blocking
Port Speed100 Gb/s per port (EDR)
LatencySub-100 nanoseconds (port-to-port)
Switch ASICMellanox Quantum
Form Factor1U rack-mount
Power SuppliesRedundant hot-swap power supply modules
CoolingHot-swap redundant fan modules with front-to-back airflow
Management PortOut-of-band 1GbE RJ45 Ethernet management port
Management InterfacesCLI, SNMP, REST API, OpenSM subnet management
Routing SupportAdaptive routing, static routing
Congestion ControlHardware-based InfiniBand congestion control
Quality of ServiceHardware QoS with multiple virtual lanes and service levels
Fabric Topologies SupportedFat-tree, dragonfly, hypercube
RDMA SupportYes — native InfiniBand RDMA
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
ComplianceInfiniBand Trade Association (IBTA) EDR specification compliant

Frequently Asked Questions about Mellanox MSB7800

What does the Mellanox MSB7800 do?

The Mellanox MSB7800 is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Mellanox MSB7800?

Key specifications for the Mellanox MSB7800: new condition; network type Switch System; network port config 32-slot chassis; network speed 100/400GbE; network switching capacity 204.8 Tbps; network forwarding rate 152.4 Bpps; network power consumption 8000W. Manufacturer part number MSB7800-CS2F. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Mellanox MSB7800 compatible with my infrastructure?

The Mellanox MSB7800 interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.