NVIDIA Mellanox® MSN3800-CS2FC — Managed Network Switch

Specifications

OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number (MPN): MSN3800-CS2FC
Category: Managed Network Switch
Speed: 100GbE
Condition: Refurbished Grade A — bench-tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS


Identity
The NVIDIA Mellanox® MSN3800-CS2FC is a 100GbE Managed Network Switch. Refurbished Grade A — bench-tested in both link and signal-integrity checks by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.

What This Is NOT

NOT a NIC or adapter card. Rack-mount network switch — requires rack space and dedicated PSU.
NOT bundled with optical transceivers, DAC cables, or rail kit unless explicitly stated.


Capabilities & Features

Non-blocking, cut-through forwarding architecture.
Adaptive routing and dynamic congestion management.
Per-port hardware counters and telemetry export.
NVIDIA Onyx, Cumulus Linux or ONIE network operating system (Ethernet).


Compatibility & Constraints

Management: NVIDIA Onyx / MLNX-OS via console, SNMP, REST API, Web UI.
Cabling: matching connector cables / transceivers.
Form factor: 1U rack-mount standard 19" — verify rail kit availability.
Compatible adapters: ConnectX-4 / ConnectX-5 / ConnectX-6 on hosts.


Deployment & Use Cases

Spine / leaf data-center fabric.
HPC InfiniBand fabric backbone.
AI training cluster interconnect.
Storage network for NVMe-oF and parallel file systems.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MSN3800-CS2FC?
The MSN3800-CS2FC is a Spectrum-2 based SN3800 Open Ethernet switch with 64 ports at up to 100GbE, Cumulus Linux pre-loaded, P2C airflow.
Q. Can Cumulus Linux be replaced with a different NOS?
Yes, since the platform is ONIE-based, but reinstalling requires a supported ONIE image.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the configuration of MSN3800-CS2FC before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) bench-tests each unit where test topology is available, before dispatch from EU stock.

Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every unit is bench-tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS: link establishment, port-by-port traffic validation, and full cosmetic inspection. Professional anti-static packaging, global B2B shipping from EU stock, and technical consultation for HPC / AI cluster deployments.