GV Fabric
Compact, High-speed Ethernet Switches for Broadcast IP Routing Systems
GV Fabric is a COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) IP switch enabling format-agnostic signal routing for small to enterprise-wide installations. Operation has been rigorously tested with Grass Valley IP edge devices and in typical workflow scenarios, thus ensuring all the main equipment for an “end-to-end” IP solution can now be sourced from a single leading supplier. Its seamless integration with proven and established GV Orbit router control, configuration and monitoring systems dramatically reduces deployment timelines, system upgrading, fault finding and customizing workflows.
GV Fabric’s scalable technology means it’s equally at home in spine-and-leaf or monolithic type structures...

FEATURES
IP switches specifically created for broadcast and media applications
- Grass Valley supplied COTS-based hardware
- Software pre-installed with “docker container” for future applications
- Verified operation with Grass Valley edge devices and typical workflow scenarios
- Seamless integration with GV Orbit router control and configuration and monitoring systems
- Eliminates all potential consultation with third-party switch vendors
- Fully compliant with IGMP internet protocol and PTPv2 for device and network timing
- Optics and cables are available with short- and long-range options
- Provides users with a “one stop shop” with Grass Valley for IP-based broadcast solutions
State-of-the-art performance
- Autosensing port speeds
- Non-blocking, zero packet loss architecture at full data capacity
- Very low through-port latency
- Low power consumption compared with industry-leading vendors
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical
Layer 2 Features: IGMPv3, VLAN 802.1Q (4K), 1/10/25/40/50/100 GbE
Layer 3 Features: PIM-SSM, PIM-SM, IGMPv3
Management: SNMP v1,2,3,10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet RJ45 management ports, USB, Console port
Synchronization: IEEE-1588-2008 (PTPv2, SMPTE ST 2059 profile)
Docker Container: Persistent container & shared storage
Standard Compliance
Safety/EMC: CB, cTUVus, CE, CU, S_Mark, CE, FCC, VCCI, ICES, RCM, BSMI, KCC, CCC
Hazardous Substances: RoHS
General Specifications
Temperature:
- Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Non-operating -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity:
- Operational: 10% to 85% non-condensing
- Non-operational: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: 0 to 3,050m (10,006 ft.)
Port Configurations |
GVF-1032A-100G |
GVF-1032-200G |
GVF-1048-25G |
GVF-1032-400G |
GVF-2064-100G |
GVF-518-25G |
GVF-516A-100G |
Max. 400 GbE ports |
— |
— |
— |
32 |
— |
— |
— |
Max. 200 GbE ports |
— |
32 |
— |
64 |
— |
— |
— |
Max. 100 GbE ports |
32 |
64 |
12 |
128 |
64 |
4 |
16 |
Max. 50 GbE ports |
64 |
128 |
24 |
128 |
128 |
8 |
— |
Max. 40 GbE ports |
32 |
32 |
12 |
64 |
64 |
4 |
16 |
Max. 25 GbE ports |
128 |
128 |
48+48 |
128 |
128 |
18+16 |
64 |
Max. 10 GbE ports |
128 |
128 |
48+48 |
128 |
128 |
18+16 |
64 |
Max. 1 GbE ports |
128 |
128 |
48+48 |
128 |
128 |
18+16 |
— |
Switch Model |
GVF-1032A-100G |
GVF-1032-200G |
GVF-1048-25G |
GVF-1032-400G |
GVF-2064-100G |
GVF-518-25G |
GVF-516A-100G |
Throughput |
6.4 Tb/s |
12.8 Tb/s |
4.8 Tb/s |
25.6 Tb/s |
12.8 Tb/s |
1.7 Tb/s |
3.2 Tb/s |
Packet per Second |
4.76 Bp/s |
8.33 Bp/s |
3.58 Bp/s |
8.4 Bp/s |
8.4 Bp/s |
1.26 Bp/s |
2.38 Bp/s |
Latency |
425 ns |
425 ns |
425 ns |
545 ns |
735 ns |
<300 ns |
<300 ns |
CPU |
Intel x86 2.20 GHz Dual Core |
Intel x86 2.40 GHz Quad Core |
ATOM x86 |
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System Memory |
8 GB DDR4 RAM |
8 GB RAM |
16 GB RAM |
8 GB RAM |
8 GB DDR3L 1600 MT/s SO-DIMM |
8 GB |
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SSD Memory |
32 GB SSD |
64 GB SSD |
32 GB SSD |
16 GB Dual Channel MLC M.2-SATA SSD |
16 GB |
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Packet Buffer |
42 MB |
42 MB |
42 MB |
64 MB |
64 MB |
16 MB |
16 MB |
100/100 Management Ports |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Serial Ports |
1 RJ45 |
1 RJ45 |
1 RJ45 |
1 RJ45 |
1 RJ45 |
1 RJ45 |
1 RJ45 |
USB Ports |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Power Supplies |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Fans |
4 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
Power Supply Range |
Frequency: 50-60 Hz |
Frequency: 50-60 Hz |
Frequency: 50-60 Hz |
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Typical Power (ATIS) |
242W |
250W |
204W |
700W |
482W |
57W |
94W |
Size (H x W x D) |
44 x 428 x 559 mm |
44 x 428 x 432 mm |
44 x 428 x 568.5 mm |
88 x 428 x 568.5 mm |
43.8 x 200 x 508 mm |
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Weight |
11.1 kg (24.5 lbs.) |
8.5 kg (18.7 lbs.) |
11.6 kg |
14.64 kg |
4.5 kg (10 lbs.) |
MEDIA GALLERY


ORDERING INFORMATION
GVF-1032A-100G
GV Fabric Spectrum-2 based 100 GbE 1 RU Open Ethernet Switch with Onyx, 32 QSFP28 ports, two power supplies (AC), x86 CPU, standard depth, C2P airflow, rack installation kit.
GVF-1032-200G
GV Fabric Spectrum-2 based 200 GbE 1 RU Open Ethernet Switch with Onyx, 32 QSFP56 ports, two power supplies (AC), x86 CPU, standard depth, C2P airflow, rack installation kit.
GVF-1048-25G
GV Fabric Spectrum-2 based 25 GbE/100 GbE 1 RU Open Ethernet switch with Onyx, 48 SFP28 ports and 12 QSFP28 ports, two power supplies (AC), x86 CPU, short depth, P2C airflow, rack installation kit.
GVF-1032-400G
GV Fabric Spectrum-3 based 400 GbE 1 RU Open Ethernet Switch with Onyx, 32 QSFPDD ports, two power supplies (AC), x86 CPU, standard depth, P2C airflow, rack installation kit.
GVF-2064-100G
GV Fabric Spectrum-3 based 100 GbE 2 RU Open Ethernet Switch with Onyx, 64 QSFP28 ports, two power supplies (AC), x86 CPU, standard depth, P2C airflow, rack installation kit.
GVF-518-25G
GV Fabric Spectrum based 25 GbE/100 GbE 1 RU Open Ethernet switch with Onyx, 18 SFP28 ports and 4 QSFP28 ports, two power supplies (AC), x86 CPU, short depth, P2C airflow. Rack installation kit must be purchased separately.
GVF-516A-100G
GV Fabric Spectrum based 100 GbE 1 RU Open Ethernet Switch with Onyx, 16 QSFP28 ports, two power supplies (AC), x86 CPU, short depth, P2C airflow. Rack installation kit must be purchased separately.
Mounting Option
GVF-5XX-RK2
Rack installation kit for GV-518-25G and GV-516A-100G. Allows installation of one or two switches side-by-side in standard depth rack.
Support Contracts
GVF-1032A-100G-SUP
Nvidia technical support and warranty — Silver 2 years, for SN3700 series switch
GVF-1032-200G-SUP
Nvidia technical support and warranty — Silver 2 years, for SN3700 series switch
GVF-1048-25G-SUP
Nvidia technical support and warranty — Silver 2 years, for SN3420 series switch
GVF-1032-400G-SUP
Nvidia technical support and warranty — Silver 2 years, for SN4700 series switch
GVF-2064-100G-SUP
Nvidia technical support and warranty — Silver 2 years, for SN4600 series switch
GVF-518-25G-SUP
Nvidia technical support and warranty — Silver 2 years, for SN2010 series switch
GVF-516A-100G-SUP
Nvidia technical support and warranty — Silver 2 years, for SN2100 series switch