The NVIDIA MSB7800-ES2F is a fixed-configuration InfiniBand switch built on the Switch-IB 2 ASIC, engineered to meet the extreme bandwidth and latency demands of high-performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads. With 36 QSFP28 ports running at 100Gb/s EDR, it provides a non-blocking switching fabric that scales from small research clusters to large enterprise data centers.

This externally managed variant (MSB7800-ES2F) is optimized for environments where a centralized Subnet Manager (like OpenSM or NVIDIA UFM) handles fabric control, delivering low power consumption (122W typical) and high-density 1U design. It includes NVIDIA SHARP technology to accelerate MPI collective operations, freeing CPU resources for computation and reducing job completion times.

Key Features

• ✓ 36 x EDR 100Gb/s ports in 1U
• ✓ 7.2Tb/s aggregate non‑blocking throughput
• ✓ <90ns port‑to‑port latency
• ✓ 1+1 redundant hot‑swappable AC power
• ✓ N+1 redundant hot‑swappable fans
• ✓ 80 PLUS Gold+ & ENERGY STAR certified
• ✓ Adaptive routing & congestion control
• ✓ Backward compatible to FDR (56Gb/s) and QDR (40Gb/s)
• ✓ MLNX-OS software with dual‑core x86 CPU
• ✓ RoHS‑6 compliant and EMC certified

Technology: In‑Network Computing

NVIDIA Scalable Hierarchical Aggregation and Reduction Protocol (SHARP) offloads collective operations from the CPU to the switch network, eliminating multiple data passes between endpoints. This reduces MPI operation time and frees CPU resources for computation.

Switch‑IB 2 ASIC delivers advanced features: adaptive routing, congestion control, VL2VL mapping, and port mirroring. The x86 dual‑core Intel Celeron runs MLNX‑OS for complete chassis management.

Typical Deployments

• • Top‑of‑rack leaf connectivity in HPC clusters
• • Spine‑leaf topologies for AI and deep learning fabrics
• • Enterprise data centers with high‑performance storage
• • Research & education environments (physics, genomics, climate)
• • Financial services for low‑latency trading infrastructures

Compatibility

• • Host Adapters: ConnectX‑4, ConnectX‑5 EDR
• • Cables: QSFP28 passive copper, active optical, optical modules
• • Management: OpenSM, NVIDIA UFM, MLNX‑OS
• • Backward: FDR (56Gb/s), QDR (40Gb/s) with appropriate transceivers
• • Subnet Manager: Externally managed (requires host‑based SM)

Service & Support

• • 1‑year standard warranty (extended available)
• • Technical support via email / phone
• • Firmware upgrades and MLNX‑OS updates
• • RMA services for defective units
• • Global logistics and delivery

FAQ

Precautions

• • Confirm airflow orientation matches your rack cooling strategy.
• • Use only NVIDIA‑qualified optics and cables for EDR compliance.
• • Ensure Subnet Manager is configured before connecting to fabric.
• • Operating temperature range: 0°C–45°C; maintain proper ventilation.
• • This switch does not support DC power – AC only.

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Key Facts

• • ASIC: Switch‑IB 2
• • Ports: 36 x QSFP28
• • Throughput: 7.2 Tb/s
• • Latency: <90ns
• • SHARP: Yes (collective offload)
• • Power (typ): 122W

Compatibility Matrix

• • HCAs: ConnectX‑4, ConnectX‑5 EDR
• • Cables: QSFP28 DAC / AOC / optics
• • SM: OpenSM, UFM Enterprise
• • Backward: FDR (56G), QDR (40G)
• • Firmware: MLNX‑OS, SHARP‑ready

Buyer Checklist

• ✓ Confirm airflow: P2C (MSB7800-ES2F) vs C2P
• ✓ Verify rack depth (standard depth required)
• ✓ Check power: AC only, 100‑240V
• ✓ Plan Subnet Manager (external host)
• ✓ Validate optics / cable compatibility