The HKShanhai Group Limited NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 is an enterprise-class switch designed for scalable, high-performance network environments that require massive bandwidth and advanced data center capabilities. As part of the NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited portfolio, it harnesses the power of an innovative InfiniBand chassis, purpose-built for seamless high-density switching with support for up to 800 QSFP-based 200Gb/s ports. Its flexible architecture boosts operational reliability, driven by robust power supply units and intelligent network management. Equipped with a 320 Tb/s switching capacity and supporting advanced SerDes rates up to 200Gb/s per port, the MCS8500 empowers organizations with real-time throughput for demanding compute, HPC, or AI workloads. The integrated InfiniBand chassis maximizes network efficiency and resilience, supporting both liquid-liquid and liquid-air cooling innovations for optimal thermal performance. Businesses benefit from 9+ power supply units with redundancy (expandable to 16) to safeguard mission-critical operations while handling power-hungry network fabrics. Designed for the most demanding Asian, European, African, and North American data center scenarios, this InfiniBand solution delivers seamless interoperability, regulatory compliance, and future-proof scalability for distributors, system integrators, and end-users looking to unify and accelerate their infrastructure without compromise on reliability or performance.
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| Model | NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 | NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MSN2010-CB2F | NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MSN4410-WS2RC | NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MSN2201-CB2RO |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Port Configuration | 800 QSFP ports | 18 x 25GbE SFP28, 4 x 100GbE QSFP28 | 24 QSFP28-DD 100G + 8 QSFP-DD 400GbE | 48 x RJ45 (1GbE), 4 x QSFP28 (100GbE) |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Tb/s | 1.7 Tbps | 8 Tb/s | 448 GB/s |
| Forwarding Rate | Simultaneous wire-speed any port to any port | 1.26 Bpps | 8.4 Bpps | n/a |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| MCS8500-PSU | Redundant Power Supply Unit for NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 series, critical for N+N resilient uptime. |
| MCS8500-FAN | Hot-swappable fan tray for NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 chassis, advanced airflow for cooling efficiency. |
| MCS8500-RAILKIT | Rail Kit for 19″ rack mounting, sturdy installation for NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 chassis. |
HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 Specification
| Model | NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Size | 50.7 x 19 x 30.3 in (1289.05 x 482.6 x 770.0 mm), shelf adds 44.45 mm to height |
| Mounting | 19??rack mount |
| Liquid-Liquid Cooling CDU | 4U |
| Liquid-Air Cooling HEX | 350 mm wide, 42U height (standalone unit) |
| Number of Spines | 20 |
| Number of Leafs | 20 |
| Accessory Weight (Rail Kit) | 25.0 kg (55.1 lb.) |
| Center of Gravity (H x W x D) | 636 mm (height), 236.9 mm (width), 379.65 mm (depth) |
| Total Max. Airflow (CDU/AHX) | CDU: 350 CFM; AHX: 4500 CFM |
| SerDes Speeds | 10 Gb/s, 56 Gb/s, 100 Gb/s, 200 Gb/s per port |
| Connector Types | QSFP |
| Input Voltage | 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Total Power Consumption (CDU) | Typical: 12300 W; Maximum: 23374 W (800 QSFP ports at 4.9 W each) |
| Total Power Consumption (AHX) | Typical: 13300 W; Maximum: 25474 W (800 QSFP ports at 4.9 W each) |
| Max Heat Output | 46,170 BTU/hr |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40° to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10%-85% non-condensing |
| Speed Protocol | InfiniBand auto-negotiation: 200 Gb/s, 100 Gb/s, 56 Gb/s, 10 Gb/s |
| Management | MLNX-OS and baseboard agents for InfiniBand in-band management |
| Maximum Data Rate | 200 Gb/s per port |
| QoS | 8 InfiniBand virtual lanes per port |
| Safety Compliance | CB, CE, cTUVus, CU |
| EMC Compliance | CE, FCC, ICES, RCM, VCCI |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Tb/s |
| Switching Performance | Simultaneous wire-speed any port to any port |
| Addressing | 48K unicast, 15.5K multicast addresses per subnet |
| Leafs | Up to 20; 40-ports each |
| Spines | Up to 20 spine boards; all required for full bi-sectional config |
| Management Modules | 2 available, 1 required |
| Management CPU | COM EXPRESS |
| Power Supplies | 9 standard (N+1), expandable to 16 (N+N) |
| NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 | NVIDIA HKShanhai Group Limited MCS8500 |
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