NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum-2 SN3000 SN3420 Ethernet Switch for Data Center Networking

The NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum-2 SN3000 SN3420 Ethernet Switch is a high-performance, rack-mountable network solution designed for modern data centers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise environments. Part of the SN3000 series, this switch delivers flexible port speeds ranging from 1GbE up to 400GbE, enabling full rack connectivity with support for various uplink configurations to meet diverse application needs. Its modular design and robust feature set make it an ideal choice for building scalable, wire-speed layer-2 and layer-3 networks that support demanding workloads such as web-scale applications, hyperconverged storage, and data analytics. The switch's open Ethernet architecture allows deployment of a variety of operating systems, reducing vendor lock-in and fostering an ecosystem of interoperable, open-source solutions. This flexibility simplifies network management and enhances overall efficiency while ensuring compatibility with standard networking protocols and hardware. The Spectrum-2 SN3420 provides a comprehensive suite of visibility features, including NVIDIA Mellanox’s What Just Happened telemetry, hardware-accelerated histograms, inband network telemetry, streaming telemetry, and extensive flow counters, enabling precise monitoring and rapid troubleshooting. Performance is optimized through a shared packet buffer that guarantees high bandwidth and predictable low latency, crucial for latency-sensitive applications such as NVMe over fabric and machine learning workloads leveraging NVIDIA Mellanox GPUDirect. The switch supports advanced virtualization features like high-performance VXLAN routing, IPv6 segment routing, and cloud-scale NAT, facilitating flexible and scalable network architectures. Its programmable pipeline allows for custom packet processing, deep packet inspection, and network automation, providing agility for evolving data center demands. Designed for easy integration, the switch features a 1U form factor compatible with standard rack setups, with support for optical fiber connectivity to span longer distances and ensure high data transmission rates. Managed via a reliable interface, the NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum-2 SN3420 offers a future-proof, environmentally friendly solution with RoHS compliance and a limited one-year warranty, making it a dependable foundation for high-performance data center networks.

Features:

• Effectively increases available bandwidth on your network

• Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design

• The switch is rail mountable, you can easily install it in racks with concrete stability

• Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network

• Lets you conveniently connect to the 25 gigabit Ethernet technology to offer maximum productivity

• Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provides high data transmission rates between servers and network components