100Gb/s - ONIE boot loader - NVIDIA Mellanox Ethernet switches

Discover unparalleled network efficiency and performance with NVIDIA Mellanox Ethernet Switches, engineered for the most advanced software-defined data centers. These switches provide industry-leading performance across various speeds (1/10/25/100/200/400GbE) and are designed to handle the demands of massive data throughput required in modern networking environments.

Key Advantages:

• Versatile Performance: NVIDIA Mellanox Ethernet switches offer exceptional throughput across a broad spectrum of speeds, ensuring optimal performance for a variety of data center applications.

• Ultra-Low Latency: Designed to reduce transmission delays, these switches are ideal for applications requiring high-speed data processing and minimal latency.

• Advanced Fabric Management: Simplify network management with comprehensive fabric solutions that support large-scale layer-2 and layer-3 network designs, virtualized networks, and more.

• Diverse Applications: From Machine Learning interconnects to high-performance Ethernet storage fabrics, Mellanox switches are versatile enough to support numerous critical applications.

• Robust Software Options: Run on powerful operating systems like NVIDIA® Onyx®, NVIDIA® Cumulus® Linux, SONiC, and NVIDIA® Linux Switch, offering flexibility and robust control over network configurations.

• Integrated Network Orchestration: With features like built-in storage, RDMA workflows, and integration with Mellanox NEO for network orchestration and automation, these switches simplify complex network operations.

NVIDIA Mellanox Ethernet switches run on operating systems such as NVIDIA^® Onyx^®, NVIDIA^® Cumulus^® Linux, SONiC, NVIDIA^® Linux Switch and others. SN3000 switches feature built-in storage, RDMA workflows, and are integrated with Mellanox NEO, network orchestration, and automation platform further simplifying network operations.

Switches with ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) boot loaders allow for easy installation of multiple network operating systems, giving network operators the flexibility to choose the best software for their specific needs. This makes them particularly appealing for customized or disaggregated networking solutions.
Switches capable of 100Gb/s speeds are commonly used in enterprise data centers and cloud service networks. They provide the necessary bandwidth for data-intensive applications such as big data analytics and video streaming services, ensuring optimal user experience and operational efficiency.