Brand: Mellanox | Category: Network Switches
SKU: MSB8050-HS2R | Part #: MSB8050-HS2R | MPN: MSB8050-HS2R
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The Mellanox Quantum-2 NDR400 is a high-density spine/leaf InfiniBand switch purpose-built for next-generation AI and high-performance computing (HPC) fabric deployments. With 40 ports of NDR (400 Gbps) connectivity, the MSB8050-HS2R delivers ultra-low latency and deterministic performance required for GPU-accelerated machine learning clusters and large-scale parallel computing environments.
This switch operates as a critical infrastructure component in two-tier or multi-tier Clos fabric topologies, enabling non-blocking bandwidth between compute nodes, storage systems, and accelerators. The architecture supports lossless Ethernet semantics over InfiniBand, ensuring reliable delivery of time-sensitive cluster traffic without application-level retransmission overhead.
Deploy as a spine aggregation layer or leaf-to-spine uplink for modular data center scaling. The MSB8050-HS2R is optimized for sovereign AI infrastructure, research computing centers, and hyperscale GPU training environments where fabric efficiency directly impacts per-dollar compute throughput and model time-to-accuracy.
| Manufacturer | Mellanox |
| Brand | Mellanox |
| Model Name | Quantum-2 NDR400 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MSB8050-HS2R |
| Product Category | InfiniBand Switch |
| Switch Type | Managed, non-blocking |
| Port Count | 40 |
| Port Speed | 400 Gbps (NDR) |
| Port Type | QSFP112 |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 16 Tbps |
| Latency | <100 nanoseconds |
| Architecture | Clos-optimized, spine/leaf |
| Lossless Protocol Support | InfiniBand, RoCE v2 |
| Memory | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Management | Web UI, SSH, SNMP |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant |
| Airflow | Front-to-back |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Launch Date | Q4 2022 |
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| Brand | Mellanox |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | MSB8050-HS2R |
| Part Number | MSB8050-HS2R |
| Condition | New |
| Model Name | Quantum-2 NDR400 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MSB8050-HS2R |
| Product Category | InfiniBand Switch |
| Switch Type | Managed, non-blocking |
| Port Count | 40 |
| Port Speed | 400 Gbps (NDR) |
| Port Type | QSFP112 |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 16 Tbps |
| Latency | <100 nanoseconds |
| Architecture | Clos-optimized, spine/leaf |
| Lossless Protocol Support | InfiniBand, RoCE v2 |
| Memory | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Management | Web UI, SSH, SNMP |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant |
| Airflow | Front-to-back |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Launch Date | Q4 2022 |
The Mellanox Quantum-2 NDR400 40-Port InfiniBand Switch 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/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the Mellanox Quantum-2 NDR400 40-Port InfiniBand Switch: new condition; manufacturer Mellanox; brand Mellanox; model name Quantum-2 NDR400; manufacturer part number MSB8050-HS2R; product category InfiniBand Switch; switch type Managed, non-blocking. Manufacturer part number MSB8050-HS2R. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Mellanox Quantum-2 NDR400 40-Port InfiniBand Switch 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.