Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch

Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch

Brand: Mellanox | Category: Network Switches

SKU: MELL-MSN3800CS2FO | Part #: MSN3800-CS2FO | MPN: MSN3800-CS2FO

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About the Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch

The Mellanox Spectrum-2 MSN3800 is a carrier-class Ethernet switch delivering 12.8 Tbps of aggregate throughput with 32 ports of 100GbE connectivity in a single RU form factor. Built on Mellanox's proven Spectrum-2 ASIC architecture, the switch provides deterministic, non-blocking performance with latency measured in microseconds, enabling mission-critical applications across financial services, healthcare, and cloud infrastructure environments. The design emphasizes operational simplicity through unified port configuration, comprehensive telemetry capabilities, and compatibility with standard Linux-based networking stacks via Mellanox Onyx OS.

Ideal for

  • Spine layer switching in 100GbE leaf-spine fabric architectures supporting multi-petabyte storage clusters
  • High-frequency trading environments requiring ultra-low latency and deterministic packet delivery
  • Enterprise data center consolidation enabling transparent migration from 40GbE to 100GbE infrastructure
  • Healthcare data center interconnects supporting real-time medical imaging and genomic processing workloads
  • Machine learning training clusters with high-bandwidth GPU-to-GPU communication requirements
  • Disaster recovery and data replication between geographically distributed enterprise data centers

Technical specifications

ManufacturerMellanox
ModelMSN3800
Product LineSpectrum-2
Port Configuration32 × 100GbE QSFP28
Aggregate Throughput12.8 Tbps
Switch Fabric Bandwidth25.6 Tbps
Packet Forwarding Rate19.2 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
Switching ArchitectureNon-blocking fabric
Maximum Latency< 1 microsecond (typical, store-and-forward)
Buffer Memory48 MB
Maximum MAC Addresses128,000
VLAN Support4,094 (802.1Q)
Operating SystemMellanox Onyx (Linux-based)
Management InterfaceIn-band Ethernet, out-of-band serial console
Power Consumption3200 W typical
Physical Dimensions1U rack format (440 × 70 × 245 mm)
Operating Temperature0 to 45°C
Regulatory CertificationsFCC, CE, RoHS compliant
MTBF100,000+ operating hours
Launch DateQ4 2019

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Technical Specifications

BrandMellanox
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUMELL-MSN3800CS2FO
Part NumberMSN3800-CS2FO
ConditionNew
ModelMSN3800
Product LineSpectrum-2
Port Configuration32 × 100GbE QSFP28
Aggregate Throughput12.8 Tbps
Switch Fabric Bandwidth25.6 Tbps
Packet Forwarding Rate19.2 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
Switching ArchitectureNon-blocking fabric
Maximum Latency< 1 microsecond (typical, store-and-forward)
Buffer Memory48 MB
Maximum MAC Addresses128,000
VLAN Support4,094 (802.1Q)
Operating SystemMellanox Onyx (Linux-based)
Management InterfaceIn-band Ethernet, out-of-band serial console
Power Consumption3200 W typical
Physical Dimensions1U rack format (440 × 70 × 245 mm)
Operating Temperature0 to 45°C
Regulatory CertificationsFCC, CE, RoHS compliant
MTBF100,000+ operating hours
Launch DateQ4 2019

Frequently Asked Questions about Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch

What does the Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch do?

The Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet 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.

What are the headline specs of the Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch?

Key specifications for the Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch: new condition; manufacturer Mellanox; model MSN3800; product line Spectrum-2; port configuration 32 × 100GbE QSFP28; aggregate throughput 12.8 Tbps; switch fabric bandwidth 25.6 Tbps. Manufacturer part number MSN3800-CS2FO. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet Switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Mellanox Spectrum-2 32-Port 100GbE Non-Blocking Ethernet 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.