NVIDIA Mellanox MSN2410-BB2FC Spectrum-Based 25GbE/100GbE 1U Open Ethernet Switch: This is a 1U top-of-rack Open Ethernet switch built on the NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum ASIC. The chassis provides 48 SFP28 ports (1/10/25GbE) and 8 QSFP28 ports (40/100GbE, with breakout to 4x25GbE on supported ports). This SKU is the P2C (front-to-back from PSU side) airflow variant and ships with Cumulus Linux preinstalled. This is a switch system, not a line card or NIC. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The Spectrum ASIC delivers 3.2 Tb/s switching capacity with 2.38 Bpps forwarding rate and ~300ns port-to-port latency. The platform supports VXLAN routing and bridging in hardware, EVPN, ECMP, dynamic load-balancing, and What Just Happened (WJH) telemetry for granular packet-drop visibility. The 8 QSFP28 uplinks can be configured as 100GbE, 40GbE, or 4x25GbE breakout (FEC and breakout cable required). Hot-swappable dual AC PSUs and N+1 hot-swap fans support continuous operation.
Deployment & Use Cases
25GbE Top-of-Rack switching for compute racks paired with ConnectX-4/5/6 Lx NICs. Leaf in a 25/100GbE spine-leaf fabric with QSFP28 uplinks. Front-end Ethernet fabric for NVMe-oF and software-defined storage clusters. Cumulus Linux fabrics built with NetQ and Ansible automation. Container and Kubernetes networking with EVPN-VXLAN overlays. Racks where ports face the hot aisle and psus face the cold aisle.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MSN2410-BB2FC
- Switch Family: SN2410 (Spectrum)
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mount
- Ports: 48x SFP28 (1/10/25GbE) + 8x QSFP28 (40/100GbE)
- Switching Capacity: 3.2 Tb/s
- Forwarding Rate: 2.38 Bpps
- Port-to-Port Latency: ~300ns
- Airflow: P2C (Power-to-Connector) — air enters at the PSU side and exhausts at the port side
- Power: Dual hot-swap AC PSUs (1+1 redundancy)
- Cooling: N+1 hot-swap fans
- Software: Cumulus Linux preinstalled
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible NICs: NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx, ConnectX-5, and ConnectX-6 Lx EN adapters at 10/25/100GbE. Compatible cabling: MCP1600 / MCP2M00 family DAC, MFA1A00 family AOC, MMA1B00 SR4 / MMA1L10 LR4 / MC2210 family transceivers (verify the exact transceiver against the QSA / SFP / QSFP support matrix for this model). Network OS support includes NVIDIA Cumulus Linux, NVIDIA Onyx (formerly MLNX-OS), SONiC, and other ONIE-compatible distributions. Ships with Cumulus Linux preinstalled. License entitlement transfer must be confirmed at order — ask T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS for the current license status of this specific unit. The P2C (front-to-back from PSU side) airflow is designed for racks where ports face the hot aisle and PSUs face the cold aisle; do not mix airflow directions in the same hot/cold aisle row. This is an Ethernet-only switch; it does not run InfiniBand. PSU and fan modules are FRUs and orderable separately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MSN2410-BB2FC?
The MSN2410-BB2FC is a Spectrum-based Open Ethernet switch with 48 SFP28 ports at 25GbE and 8 QSFP28 uplinks at 100GbE, Cumulus Linux pre-loaded, 1U.
Q. Can Cumulus Linux be replaced with a different NOS?
Yes, since the platform is ONIE-based, but reinstalling requires a supported ONIE image.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the configuration of MSN2410-BB2FC before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) bench-tests each unit where test topology is available, before dispatch from EU stock.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS power-tests every Spectrum switch, validates port LED status across all 56 ports, and confirms PSU and fan health before shipment. We provide expert consultation on 25/100GbE fabric design, airflow planning, and OS choice (Cumulus vs Onyx vs SONiC). Visit www.tes-itsolutions.com for the full Spectrum switch catalogue. Standard handling time is 1–3 business days with global shipping and warranty.
