MSN3420-CB2R, Mellanox Spectrum-2 Switch, 48xSFP28/12xQSFP28/2xAC PSU

The NVIDIA Mellanox MSN3420-CB2R is a high-performance enterprise switch engineered to transform next-generation cloud environments with powerful 25GbE switching. This solution leverages NVIDIA Mellanox's Open Ethernet architecture, enabling seamless deployment and granular network flexibility across high-density server racks. Supporting 48 x 10/25GbE and 12 x 100GbE ports, it meets the demanding requirements of modern data center workloads while providing the programmability and openness vital for Open Ethernet-based networks. With a comprehensive suite of advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, the MSN3420-CB2R ensures industry-leading throughput, ultra-low latency, and fault-tolerant reliability. Enterprises, mid-sized integrators, and resellers benefit from its robust operating temperature, modular rack-mount design, and extensive compliance certifications, making it a strategic choice for organizations building scalable, cloud-ready infrastructures. Its native integration into cloud environments accelerates time-to-service for emerging applications and delivers exceptional ROI by maximizing port utilization and workload efficiency. By focusing on network automation, open programmability, and energy efficiency, this 25GbE switch is positioned for tomorrow's connectivity standards, simplifying management and driving innovation in cloud-native and hybrid network strategies, all backed by NVIDIA Mellanox’s trusted hardware engineering.

Product Features Comparison

Model	NVIDIA Mellanox MSN3420-CB2R	NVIDIA Mellanox MSN3420-CB2FO	920-9N213-00F7-0N0	920-9N101-00F7-0C1
Brand	Mellanox	Mellanox	Mellanox	Mellanox
Port Configuration	48 x 10/25GbE, 12 x 100GbE	48 × 10/25GbE, 12 × 100GbE	48 SFP28 25GbE + 12 QSFP28 100GbE	32 QSFP28 100GbE
Switching Capacity	4.8 Tb/s	4.8 Tb/s	2.4 Tbps	3.2 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	n/a	3.58 Bpps	4.7 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a