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Silver 1U rackmount switch, 48 RJ45 and 4 QSFP28 ports, dual power supplies, front-to-back airflow

NVIDIA

NVIDIA MSN2201-CB2RC network switch 48 RJ45 4 QSFP28

SKU CH-XEVR-TJ8W5 MPN MSN2201-CB2RC

Managed 1U rackmount switch with 48 RJ45 ports at 1GbE and four QSFP28 ports up to 100GbE, running Cumulus Linux on an Intel x86 CPU

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main ports48 x RJ45 + 4 x QSFP28
  • Main port speed1/10/25/40/50/56/100GbE per QSFP28 port 10/100/1000Mbase-T p
  • Power detailsInput Voltage: 100-127Vac, 50/60 Hz 4A (x2), 200-240Vac, 50/
  • Temperature rangeOperational: 0 degree Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius Non-Oper
  • Managed 1U switch with 48 RJ45 and 4 QSFP28 ports
  • 448 GB/s throughput powered by NVIDIA Spectrum ASIC
  • x86 dual-core CPU runs Cumulus Linux for open networking
  • Dual AC power supplies with 98 W typical draw
  • Short 432 mm depth fits dense rack deployments

Purpose-built switching

The NVIDIA MSN2201-CB2RC is a managed 1U rackmount switch that combines 48 RJ45 ports with four QSFP28 uplinks. It runs Cumulus Linux on an Intel x86 dual-core CPU and is aimed at data-centre operators who need dense 1GBase-T access alongside 100GbE aggregation.

Build and connectivity

Dual AC power supplies feed a typical draw of 98W with passive cables. The chassis measures 43.9mm high, 428mm wide and 432mm deep, weighing 7.410kg, and uses C2P airflow with a supplied four-post rail kit. Eight gigabytes of ECC DDR4 SO-DIMM and a 20GB M.2 SSD support the on-board operating system.

Interface limits

RJ45 ports operate at 10/100/1000Mbase-T while each QSFP28 port supports 1/10/25/40/50/56/100GbE. Throughput reaches 448GB/s across the Spectrum ASIC. The switch is rated for 0 to 40°C operation and 10% to 85% non-condensing humidity. Buyers who need PoE or higher port counts must look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $2,459.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNVIDIA
Product lineSpectrum SN2000 series
Model nameSN2201
Part numberMSN2201-CB2FC
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Main port speed1/10/25/40/50/56/100GbE per QSFP28 port
10/100/1000Mbase-T per RJ45 port
Ports & slots
Main ports48 x RJ45 + 4 x QSFP28
Power
Power detailsInput Voltage: 100-127Vac, 50/60 Hz 4A (x2), 200-240Vac, 50/60 Hz 2A (x2)
Global Power Consumption: Typical power with passive cables (ATIS): 98 W
Size & build
Product dimensions43.9 mm (H) × 428 mm (W) × 432 mm (D)
1.72 in (H) × 16.84 in (W) × 17 in (D)
Product weight7.41kg
Shipping weight16.78 kg
Package size770 × 617 × 175 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperational: 0 degree Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius
Non-Operational: -40 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius
Humidity rangeOperational: 10% - 85% non-condensing
Non-Operational: 10% - 90% non-condensing
More details
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

What speeds do the QSFP28 ports actually support?

Each QSFP28 port runs at 1, 10, 25, 40, 50, 56 or 100 GbE depending on the transceiver or cable you fit.

How much rack depth does the 1U chassis need?

The unit is 432 mm (17 in) deep and ships with a four-post rail kit for standard cabinets.

How do I get Cumulus Linux running after racking the switch?

Connect to the management port, power on, then run the ONIE installer to load Cumulus Linux; the step most people miss is selecting the correct boot option in the ONIE menu.

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