NVIDIA Mellanox SN2010 Spectrum 25/100GbE 1U Open Ethernet Switch with 18 × SFP28 and 4 × QSFP28 Ports, Compact Short-Depth Design (REF)

Mellanox SN2010 is a high-performance network switch designed for modern data centres, enterprise networks, and cloud infrastructures. Featuring 18 × 10/25 GbE ports and 4 × 40/100 GbE uplinks, this Ethernet switch delivers low-latency, high-throughput performance for leaf-spine and dense rack deployments, making it ideal as a hub switch or part of broader network hubs and switches setups.

Powered by the Mellanox Spectrum ASIC, the SN2010 supports wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with ultra-low latency (~300 ns) and zero packet loss. Compatible with Cumulus Linux, SONiC, and Mellanox Onyx, this Ethernet switch provides open networking flexibility. It can also integrate with PoE switch solutions via connected edge devices, offering scalable, energy-efficient, and reliable performance in a half-width 1U rack-mount form factor.

KEY FEATURES:

• Access Ports: 18 × 10/25 GbE SFP28 for high-density server or access connectivity.
• Uplink Ports: 4 × 40/100 GbE QSFP28 for flexible spine or aggregation uplinks.
• Switching Capacity: 1.7 Tbps (non-blocking, full duplex).
• Forwarding Rate: 1.26 Bpps packet forwarding rate.
• Latency: As low as 300 ns for ultra-fast packet delivery.
• MAC Address Table: Up to 512K entries for large-scale environments.
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9,216 bytes per frame.
• Packet Buffer: 16 MB dynamic shared buffer for burst traffic handling.
• Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies.
• Cooling System: N+1 redundant, hot-swappable variable-speed fans.
• Airflow Options: Front-to-Back (P2C) and Back-to-Front (C2P).
• Routing Capabilities: Static, OSPF, BGP, VRF-lite, and ECMP routing.
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,000 VLANs supported.
• MLAG Support: Active-active redundancy and load balancing for link aggregation.
• Quality of Service (QoS): 8 hardware queues per port with strict priority or WRR scheduling.
• Automation & Monitoring: REST APIs, ZTP, SNMP, RMON, and sFlow telemetry.
• Security Features: ACLs, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, and IP Source Guard.
• Open Networking Ready: Supports Cumulus Linux, SONiC, and Mellanox Onyx via ONIE.
• Energy Efficiency: IEEE 802.3az compliant for low power consumption.
• Form Factor: Compact half-width 1U rack-mountable chassis.
• Performance Optimisation: Cut-through and store-and-forward switching modes.
  

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ADVANCED FEATURES:

High-Performance, Low-Latency Switching Fabric:

The SN2010 delivers 1.7 Tbps non-blocking switching capacity and 1.26 Bpps packet forwarding rate across all 18 × 10/25 GbE access ports and 4 × 40/100 GbE uplinks. Its ultra-low latency (~300 ns) ensures minimal delay for time-sensitive workloads, providing smooth performance for network switch, hub switch, and Ethernet switch deployments. With a large MAC address table and deep dynamic buffers, the SN2010 can handle traffic bursts, broadcast storms, and high-volume data transfers without packet loss, making it ideal for AI/ML, HPC, virtualization, and cloud workloads. This high-performance switching fabric also ensures predictable throughput and low jitter for real-time analytics and financial or scientific applications.

Advanced Layer 2 & Layer 3 Routing and Network Segmentation:

Supporting static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRF-lite, and ECMP, the SN2010 provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities for secure, high-performance networks. It supports up to 4,000 VLANs, allowing large-scale enterprise, multi-tenant, and cloud environments to operate efficiently. The switch ensures optimal traffic distribution, dynamic route convergence, and predictable latency, enabling stable and secure Ethernet switch and hub switch operations. These routing and segmentation features allow IT teams to isolate traffic for compliance, multi-service deployments, and complex data centre architectures.

Stacking and Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG):

The SN2010 supports active-active MLAG, enabling multiple switches to function as a single logical unit for redundancy, load balancing, and automatic failover. High-speed interconnects between stacked units provide scalable bandwidth and seamless traffic forwarding, simplifying management of complex network topologies. This feature allows horizontal expansion without service disruption, making it ideal for growing enterprises or distributed network switch and PoE switch infrastructures. Stacking and MLAG also provide predictable traffic handling for bandwidth-intensive applications, including storage replication, AI workloads, and high-performance computing clusters.

Open Networking Flexibility (ONIE-Compatible):

Fully compatible with Mellanox Onyx, Cumulus Linux, and SONiC, the SN2010 enables deployment of open networking and software-defined networks (SDN). ONIE compatibility allows operators to choose their preferred network operating system, reducing vendor lock-in while supporting advanced automation, monitoring, and orchestration tools. This provides maximum operational flexibility for hub switch, PoE switch, and Ethernet switch deployments in enterprise, cloud, or HPC environments. Organizations can deploy custom network configurations, test new NOS features, and integrate with existing cloud orchestration platforms without interrupting production services.

Energy Efficiency & Fresh-Air Compliance:

The SN2010 incorporates IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) technology, reducing idle power consumption and operational costs. Variable-speed, hot-swappable fans automatically adjust based on traffic and temperature, ensuring energy-efficient cooling and reliable operation. Its fresh-air compliant design allows deployment in office closets, distributed campuses, or standard data centres without specialized HVAC systems, supporting environmentally conscious and PoE switch or network switch deployments. This energy-efficient design also minimizes acoustic noise, making it suitable for branch offices and dense rack environments.

Redundant, Serviceable Hardware:

Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and N+1 redundant fans provide continuous operation for network switch, hub switch, and Ethernet switch deployments. Components can be serviced or replaced without powering down the switch, minimizing downtime during maintenance. Front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options allow flexible deployment across diverse rack configurations. This design ensures high reliability for mission-critical enterprise, cloud, and HPC environments while simplifying routine maintenance and hardware upgrades.

Comprehensive Security & Threat Protection:

The SN2010 offers multi-layered security, including ACLs, 802.1X port authentication, MAC-based access control, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, and IP Source Guard. These features prevent unauthorized access, spoofing, and network attacks, securing enterprise and cloud networks. Centralized policy management with real-time monitoring and logging ensures regulatory compliance and operational security for Ethernet switch, hub switch, and PoE switch deployments. Security is further enhanced by control-plane protections, storm control, and DoS mitigation to safeguard high-performance workloads.

Advanced QoS & Traffic Management:

Eight hardware queues per port, Weighted Round-Robin (WRR), and strict priority queuing ensure latency-sensitive traffic, such as voice, video, and real-time analytics, is delivered without delay. Rate limiting, traffic shaping, and deep packet inspection maintain predictable performance even under network congestion. These features provide enterprise-grade QoS for high-density network switch, hub switch, and PoE switch environments. Administrators can define per-port or per-VLAN policies for mission-critical applications, ensuring seamless operation of unified communications, video conferencing, and cloud services.

Automation, Monitoring & Analytics:

The SN2010 supports REST APIs, Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Ansible, sFlow, RMON, and streaming telemetry, enabling automated provisioning, monitoring, and predictive analytics. IT teams can detect congestion, troubleshoot issues, generate performance reports, and optimize capacity planning efficiently. Integration with orchestration and cloud management tools simplifies deployment and ongoing operations for Ethernet switch, hub switch, and PoE switch networks. Detailed telemetry allows proactive maintenance and trend analysis across distributed infrastructures.

Scalability & Future-Proof Architecture:

Designed for enterprise, HPC, AI, and cloud environments, the SN2010 supports MLAG, large VLANs, open NOS, and advanced telemetry. Network expansion can be performed without redesign, ensuring long-term performance for growing infrastructures. Its future-proof architecture enables integration with emerging network technologies, hybrid cloud setups, and high-density GPU clusters. This makes it ideal for large-scale network switch, hub switch, and PoE switch deployments requiring flexibility, growth, and long-term reliability.

Enhanced Deployment Flexibility:

The half-width 1U form factor, dual airflow options, and hot-swappable components allow deployment in branch offices, dense racks, or distributed campuses. High-density 10/25 GbE access ports and 40/100 GbE uplinks enable easy expansion without sacrificing performance. These features provide deployment flexibility for hub switch, PoE switch, and Ethernet switch scenarios, supporting modern data centre and cloud layouts. IT teams can quickly scale or relocate switches with minimal disruption to services.

High Availability & Redundancy Features:

Redundant power supplies, N+1 fan redundancy, and active-active MLAG provide continuous uptime for network switch, hub switch, and PoE switch infrastructures. High-speed interconnects and automated failover mechanisms ensure uninterrupted traffic forwarding during maintenance or component failure. These features deliver robust high-availability performance for mission-critical enterprise, cloud, and HPC workloads.

Optimized for AI, HPC, and Cloud Workloads:

The SN2010’s low-latency, high-throughput design supports GPU clusters, virtualization, distributed storage, and AI/ML workloads. Deep packet buffers and high-density ports provide scalable connectivity for compute-intensive applications. It ensures consistent performance for latency-sensitive network switch, hub switch, and PoE switch deployments even under peak load, making it ideal for next-generation enterprise, cloud, and HPC environments.

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