Which optical interface type does the SN4600C use?

According to the provided data, the SN4600C MSN4600-CS2FC is a 64-port QSFP28 2U datacenter switch. This means its networking interfaces are QSFP28 ports, which support 100GbE connectivity. All connectivity planning for transceivers and cabling should therefore be based on QSFP28 form factor modules.

What network operating system is supported on this switch?

The MSN4600-CS2FC is described as a 64-port QSFP28 2U datacenter switch with Cumulus Linux. This indicates that Cumulus Linux is the specified network operating system for this model, aligning it with open networking and Linux-based operational practices commonly used in automated datacenter networks.

What is the physical form factor of the MSN4600-CS2FC?

The switch is identified as a 2U datacenter switch, meaning it occupies two rack units in a standard equipment rack. Combined with its 64 QSFP28 ports, this 2U form factor allows high-density 100GbE connectivity while remaining compatible with typical datacenter rack layouts and space planning.

For which deployment level is the SN4600C intended?

The product level for the NVIDIA Spectrum-3 SN4600C MSN4600-CS2FC is specified as datacenter. This indicates it is intended for deployment in datacenter environments that require robust, high-bandwidth switching, such as aggregation or core layers in 100GbE network fabrics.

MSN4600-CS2FC - Mellanox MSN4600-CS2FC Switch

Name: MSN4600-CS2FC - Mellanox MSN4600-CS2FC Switch
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSN4600-CS2FC
Price: 27598 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The NVIDIA Spectrum-3 SN4600C MSN4600-CS2FC is a datacenter-class 100GbE 2U Open Ethernet switch designed for high-performance network fabrics. As a Spectrum-3 based platform, it runs Cumulus Linux and supports open networking deployments. The system provides 64 QSFP28 networking ports, delivering 100GbE connectivity in a dense 2U form factor suitable for scalable datacenter topologies. The switch is categorized as a 64-port QSFP28 2U datacenter switch with Cumulus Linux, aligning with modern open networking standards. Its design targets environments that require high-bandwidth aggregation and flexible, software-driven network operations. Positioned in the datacenter product level, the SN4600C enables consistent 100GbE connectivity across a large number of ports, making it suitable for building spine or aggregation layers where open Ethernet and Linux-based network operating systems are preferred.

NVIDIA Spectrum-3 SN4600C datacenter switch
100GbE Open Ethernet switch platform
64-port QSFP28 2U switch design
Supports Cumulus Linux network OS
Datacenter-class hardware category
Model MSN4600-CS2FC for standardization

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	MSN4600-CS2FC
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	Refurbished
Model	MSN4600-CS2FC
Series	SN4600C
Airflow	Port-to-cable (P2C) airflow
Enclosure	Standard depth chassis
Technology	Spectrum-3 ASIC
Form Factor	2U rack-mount
Applications	Ideal for spine and super-spine deployments
Product Line	Spectrum SN4000 Series

Best for

Datacenter core switching
Suitable for datacenter environments requiring a 100GbE 2U Open Ethernet switch with 64 QSFP28 ports, providing dense 100GbE connectivity for core or aggregation layers.
Open Ethernet deployments
Designed for open networking projects that standardize on Open Ethernet hardware and Cumulus Linux, enabling flexible, Linux-based network operations at 100GbE.
High-density 100GbE fabrics
Supports high-density 100GbE fabrics by offering 64 QSFP28 ports in a 2U form factor, helping consolidate large numbers of 100GbE links in datacenter topologies.
Cumulus Linux standardization
Fits environments that have standardized on Cumulus Linux as the network operating system, leveraging the switch’s Spectrum-3 hardware with Cumulus Linux support.
2U rack-based deployments
Ideal where rack space planning assumes 2U devices, using the 2U Open Ethernet design with 64 QSFP28 ports to integrate into existing datacenter racks.

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Layer Support	Comprehensive Layer-2, Layer-3 and RoCE

ASIC Generation	NVIDIA Spectrum-3

Forwarding Rate	8.4 Bpps

Operating System	Cumulus Linux

Telemetry Features	Inband Network Telemetry-ready hardware; Streaming Telemetry; 512K on-chip flow counters

Connectivity Options	Supports combinations of 10/25/40/50/100GbE

Processor / CPU model	x86 CPU

Packet Inspection Depth	512 B deep packet inspection

Media Type Supported	Optical fiber

Power Supplies Included	2 power supplies (AC)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Port Type	QSFP28
Ethernet Speed	100GbE
Number of Ports	64
Network Technology	100GBase-X
Switching Capacity	12.8 Tb/s
Port/Expansion Slot Details	64 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots
Number of Total Expansion Slots	64

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