Mellanox Spectrum-3 32-Port 400GbE Ethernet Switch

The Mellanox Spectrum-3 32-port 400GbE Ethernet switch represents the next-generation platform for ultra-high-bandwidth data center deployments, offering 32 native 400GbE QSFP-DD ports delivering 25.6 Tbps of non-blocking throughput. Built on advanced switch-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture with Mellanox's proven Spectrum silicon, this platform enables seamless migration from 100GbE to 400GbE at the core and leaf tiers of modern fabric architectures. The switch incorporates advanced packet processing capabilities including lossless Ethernet via PFC and ECN, telemetry support, and hardware-based traffic management to support demanding workloads.

Designed specifically for enterprise adoption in financial institutions and cloud service providers, the Spectrum-3 delivers significant cost-per-bit advantages while maintaining operational compatibility with existing Mellanox infrastructure. The architecture supports both traditional three-tier and modern leaf-spine topologies, enabling network operators to consolidate bandwidth at reduced port counts and lower operational complexity. With a 2021 launch targeting the rapid 400GbE transition phase, this platform has achieved widespread deployment among Tier-1 cloud providers and financial data centers requiring deterministic, high-speed fabric performance.

The switch incorporates comprehensive in-band network telemetry (INT), advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, and support for both traditional IP routing and EVPN-based overlays, making it suitable for converged infrastructure supporting compute, storage, and emerging workloads requiring consistent latency profiles.

Ideal for

• Hyperscale cloud provider leaf-spine fabric expansion for AI/ML training clusters requiring 400G interconnects between compute nodes and storage systems
• Enterprise data center core-to-spine network upgrade enabling sub-microsecond latencies for algorithmic trading and financial transaction processing
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters in research institutions with multi-petabyte per-second bandwidth requirements for scientific simulations
• Distributed storage array interconnection for software-defined storage platforms consolidating multiple 100GbE endpoints onto single 400GbE uplinks
• Microsecond-latency requirements in automotive manufacturing facilities deploying real-time analytics across geographically distributed production lines
• Media and entertainment content distribution networks migrating from 100GbE to 400GbE to support 8K/HDR streaming and real-time rendering workflows

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.