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NVIDIA Spectrum SN2201 48x1G RJ45 + 4 QSFP28 Port Ethernet Switch

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$3,019.97
Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Product Family: Spectrum SN2000
Brand Name: Mellanox
Form Factor: Rail-mountable
Ethernet Technology: 100 Gigabit Ethernet

NVIDIA Spectrum SN2201 48x1G RJ45 + 4 QSFP28 Port Ethernet ONIE Switch, Cumulus Linux Pre-Loaded, SONiC Ready, x86 CPU, P2C Airflow, Dual AC Power Supply, 4-Post Rail-Kit.

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Overview

The NVIDIA Spectrum SN2201 is a 1U open Ethernet switch featuring 48×1GbE RJ45 ports and 4×100GbE QSFP28 ports, delivering up to 448Gbps switching capacity. Designed for high-density top-of-rack (ToR) and out-of-band (OOB) management applications, it supports flexible port breakout options (from 10G to 100G), precision timing, and compatibility with multiple operating systems including Cumulus Linux and SONiC. Built for performance, the SN2201 combines low latency, high reliability, and power-efficient design in a compact form factor for modern data centers.

Use Cases

  • Top-of-rack (ToR) switch in CLOS networks
  • Out-of-band (OOB) management switch
  • Enterprise aggregation and cloud fabric
  • Cumulus Linux, SONiC, and open NOS-based deployments

Ports & Optics

  • 48 × 1GbE RJ45 ports
  • 4 × 100GbE QSFP28 ports
  • Breakout: up to 192 × 10G or 96 × 25G
  • QSFP28 optics up to 3m DAC support
  • Optics power: up to 12W (B2F), 20W (F2B)
  • 1 × RJ45 Mgmt, 1 × Console, 1 × USB Type-A

Switch Hardware

  • Switching capacity: 448 Gbps
  • 667Mpps processing capacity
  • Intel x86 Quad-Core CPU (2.4GHz)
  • 8GB DDR3L RAM
  • 16GB M.2 SSD
  • Latency: <300ns (cut-through mode)

Platform Features

  • ONIE preloaded (SONiC NOS ready)
  • Pre-loaded with Cumulus Linux and ONIE
  • Timing: IEEE 1588v2 (1-step/2-step), SyncE, TC/BC
  • BMC with IPMI 2.0, Serial-over-LAN, remote upgrade
  • Layer 2–7 packet classification & telemetry support

Traffic Management

  • 802.3ad LACP, Q-in-Q, PVLAN, TRILL, PBB
  • Hardware IP routing: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VRF
  • Multicast: IGMPv1/2/3, PIM-SM, DM, SSM
  • DCBX, ETS, PFC, QCN (congestion control)
  • QoS: 2-rate, 3-color, SP, WRR, WDRR

Cooling & Power

  • 1RU rackmount chassis
  • 1+1 redundant, hot-swappable PSUs
  • Max draw: ~98W (with optics)
  • 4+1 redundant fan modules
  • Available in front-to-back and back-to-front airflow

Environmental

  • Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C
  • Humidity: 10% to 85% non-condensing
  • Altitude: up to 3050m
  • Noise level: 73.7 dB(A)
  • MTBF: >150,000 hours
  • Certifications: CE, FCC, VCCI, UL, RoHS

Ordering Information

  • 920-9N110-00F1-0C0: MSN2201-CB2FC, 1U, 48x1GbE + 4x100GbE, Cumulus Linux, P2C airflow
Specifications
Weight 16.34 kg
Dimensions 16.9 × 1.7 cm
Product Type

Ethernet Switch
Product Family

Spectrum SN2000
Brand Name

Mellanox
Form Factor

Rail-mountable
Ethernet Technology

100 Gigabit Ethernet
Media Type Supported

Optical Fiber
Manageable

Yes
Total Number of Network Ports

48
Expansion Slot Type

QSFP28
Power Source

Power Supply
Layer Supported

3
Power Consumption

98 W
Questions & Answers

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Question:

What uses cases are best for the SN2201 ?
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16-Jul-2025

Answer:

Its engineered for ToR and OOB use cases and has 1G connectivity combined with 100G uplinks.

Question:

Does the SN2201 support both Cumulus Linux and SONiC out of the box?
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16-Jul-2025

Answer:

Yes, it supports multiple NOS options, including SONiC. It ships pre-loaded with ONIE bootloader and Cumulus Linux, so the SONiC image would need to uploaded separately if you would like to go the SONiC route.

Question:

How scalable is the SN2201 in a leaf-spine architecture?
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16-Jul-2025

Answer:

It supports up to 4x 100G QSFP28 uplinks, providing scalable bandwidth aggregation.

Question:

Can the SN2201 be integrated into existing monitoring and management systems?
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16-Jul-2025

Answer:

Yes, it supports industry-standard protocols and APIs, including SNMP, RESTCONF, and gNMI, making it compatible with most third-party monitoring and orchestration platforms.

Question:

What kind of support does NVIDIA provide for this switch?
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16-Jul-2025

Answer:

NVIDIA offers comprehensive hardware and software support including firmware updates, NOS compatibility patches, and technical assistance both directly and through their partner network.

Question:

Does it support Onyx still?
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16-Jul-2025

Answer:

Onyx is being phased out and is now in maintenance mode. Cumulus Linux is now the flagship NOS of NVIDIA's Spectrum ethernet switch series.
Warranty
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