NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 Ethernet Switch
Brand: NVIDIA | Category: Network Switches
SKU: NVID-MSN2700CS2FO | Part #: MSN2700-CS2FO | MPN: MSN2700-CS2FO
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About the NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 Ethernet Switch
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 is a 32-port 100GbE Ethernet switch based on the first-generation Spectrum ASIC, delivering 6.4Tb/s of aggregate non-blocking switching bandwidth in a 1U form factor. As one of the foundational products that established NVIDIA (formerly Mellanox) as a major force in open Ethernet switching, the SN2700 brought Spectrum's advanced buffer management and RoCEv2 support to data centers at a time when 100GbE was emerging as the mainstream server connectivity standard. It continues to be deployed in enterprises with existing investments in 100GbE infrastructure seeking proven stability and Cumulus Linux compatibility.
The SN2700 supports 4x25GbE breakout on each port, enabling flexible ToR deployment for servers with 25GbE NICs. It runs NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and supports a solid range of layer 2 and layer 3 features including EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, LACP, and MLAG. While it lacks some of the advanced telemetry and buffer programmability of Spectrum-2 and Spectrum-4 platforms, it provides a reliable and well-understood networking foundation for enterprises prioritizing operational continuity and cost efficiency over cutting-edge capabilities.
The SN2700 is commonly found in the installed base of enterprises that built their 100GbE data center fabric three to five years ago and are now evaluating refresh cycles. For organizations with multi-year depreciation schedules, it remains in production use as a leaf switch, with Spectrum-2 or Spectrum-4 spine switches providing uplink capacity. It is also deployed in test and development environments, disaster recovery sites, and branch data centers where lower bandwidth demands do not justify investment in newer platforms.
Ideal for
- Top-of-rack (ToR) leaf switch for 25GbE/100GbE server connectivity in enterprise data centers
- Cost-effective leaf switch in mixed-generation leaf-spine fabrics alongside newer spine switches
- Development, test, and staging network infrastructure using Cumulus Linux automation
- Branch and remote office data center switching with full layer 3 feature support
- Disaster recovery site switching infrastructure requiring low capital expenditure
- Open networking platform for network engineers developing Cumulus Linux automation toolchains
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Part Number | MSN2700-CS2FO |
| Switch ASIC | NVIDIA Spectrum |
| Ethernet Speed | 100GbE per port (native) |
| Total Ports | 32 x QSFP28 100GbE ports |
| Breakout Support | 32 x 100GbE or 128 x 25GbE (4x25G breakout per port) |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 6.4 Tb/s non-blocking |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.76 Bpps |
| Latency | <600 ns port-to-port (cut-through mode) |
| Buffer Architecture | Shared and dedicated buffers with Spectrum ASIC management |
| RDMA Support | RoCEv2 with PFC and ECN support |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, MSTP/RSTP, LACP, MLAG, VxLAN, EVPN |
| Layer 3 Features | BGP (EVPN), OSPF, ECMP, BFD, PIM, IGMP snooping |
| Management Interface | 1 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 OOB; USB console |
| Operating System | NVIDIA Cumulus Linux |
| Telemetry | SNMP, sFlow, NVIDIA NetQ (where supported), streaming telemetry |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Dimensions | 44 x 440 x 510 mm (H x W x D) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swap PSUs, 700W typical |
| Cooling | Hot-swap redundant fans, port-side exhaust or intake |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3bj (100GbE), 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.3x, 802.1X |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | NVID-MSN2700CS2FO |
| Part Number | MSN2700-CS2FO |
| Condition | New |
| Switch ASIC | NVIDIA Spectrum |
| Ethernet Speed | 100GbE per port (native) |
| Total Ports | 32 x QSFP28 100GbE ports |
| Breakout Support | 32 x 100GbE or 128 x 25GbE (4x25G breakout per port) |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 6.4 Tb/s non-blocking |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.76 Bpps |
| Latency | <600 ns port-to-port (cut-through mode) |
| Buffer Architecture | Shared and dedicated buffers with Spectrum ASIC management |
| RDMA Support | RoCEv2 with PFC and ECN support |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, MSTP/RSTP, LACP, MLAG, VxLAN, EVPN |
| Layer 3 Features | BGP (EVPN), OSPF, ECMP, BFD, PIM, IGMP snooping |
| Management Interface | 1 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 OOB; USB console |
| Operating System | NVIDIA Cumulus Linux |
| Telemetry | SNMP, sFlow, NVIDIA NetQ (where supported), streaming telemetry |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Dimensions | 44 x 440 x 510 mm (H x W x D) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swap PSUs, 700W typical |
| Cooling | Hot-swap redundant fans, port-side exhaust or intake |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3bj (100GbE), 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.3x, 802.1X |
Frequently Asked Questions about NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 Ethernet Switch
What does the NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 Ethernet Switch do?
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 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/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 Ethernet Switch?
Key specifications for the NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 Ethernet Switch: new condition; manufacturer NVIDIA; part number MSN2700-CS2FO; switch asic NVIDIA Spectrum; ethernet speed 100GbE per port (native); total ports 32 x QSFP28 100GbE ports; breakout support 32 x 100GbE or 128 x 25GbE (4x25G breakout per port). Manufacturer part number MSN2700-CS2FO. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 Ethernet Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 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.