MSN3420-CB2FC, Mellanox Spectrum-2 Switch, 48x25GbE SFP28/12x100GbE QSFP28/2xAC PSU

The Mellanox enterprise-level NVIDIA Mellanox MSN3420-CB2FC is an advanced Ethernet switch engineered for robust, scalable data center and high-performance enterprise networks. With 48 SFP28 ports and 12 QSFP28 ports, it delivers exceptional port flexibility, making it ideal for dense server and storage aggregation as well as modern data center core deployments. As a powerful NVIDIA Mellanox switch, it enables efficient low-latency connections for latency-sensitive workloads, benefiting from 4.8 Tbps throughput and rich protocol support. As a next-generation Ethernet switch, it addresses increasing bandwidth and virtualization demands for distributed architectures in cloud, enterprise, and service provider environments. For businesses requiring powerful server connectivity and future-proof deployment options, the SFP28 ports assure seamless 10/25GbE access while the QSFP28 ports scale to high-speed 100GbE uplinks. This combination of SFP28 ports and QSFP28 ports enhances deployment agility, supports diverse network topologies, and optimizes backbone capacity. Integrated with the NVIDIA Spectrum-2 switching ASIC and Intel x86 processing, it delivers wire-speed performance, network visibility, and automated management. This platform supports virtualization, large-scale multi-tenant data center connectivity, and Layer 2/3 protocols, making it the switch of choice for network architects requiring high density, security, reliability, and top performance across fast-evolving IT landscapes.

Product Features Comparison

Model	NVIDIA Mellanox MSN3420-CB2FC	NVIDIA Mellanox MSN2410-CB2RC	NVIDIA Mellanox MSN2201-CB2RC	NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4700-WS2RO
Port Configuration	48 x 10/25GbE; 12 x 100GbE	n/a	48 x RJ45 ports (1 GbE); 4 x QSFP28 ports (100 GbE)	1/10/25/40/50/100/200/400GbE per port
Switching Capacity	4.8 Tbps	n/a	n/a	12.8 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a