What is the Ethernet speed supported by the NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4600-CS2RC switch?

The NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4600-CS2RC is specified as a 100GbE switch. It belongs to the Open Ethernet switch category for 100GbE and provides this speed across its QSFP28 interfaces. This makes it appropriate for high-bandwidth datacenter links that require 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity between network tiers or to server and storage infrastructure.

How many ports does the MSN4600-CS2RC provide and what type are they?

The MSN4600-CS2RC provides 64 QSFP28 ports. These ports deliver 100GbE connectivity in a compact chassis and use the QSFP28 form factor, which is common for 100GbE connections. This high-density layout allows many high-speed links to be aggregated in a single 2U Open Ethernet switch within a datacenter rack.

Which network operating system runs on the MSN4600-CS2RC switch?

The NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4600-CS2RC comes with Cumulus Linux as its operating system. Cumulus Linux is used on this Spectrum-3 based 100GbE 2U Open Ethernet switch, enabling an open, Linux-based environment. This allows integration with Linux-oriented tooling and automation frameworks in datacenter network deployments.

What form factor does the NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4600-CS2RC use?

The MSN4600-CS2RC is a 2U Open Ethernet switch. This means it occupies two rack units in a standard equipment rack. Combined with its 64 QSFP28 ports and 100GbE capability, the 2U form factor helps balance port density with space planning considerations in datacenter environments.

For which environment is the MSN4600-CS2RC primarily positioned?

The MSN4600-CS2RC is positioned at the datacenter product level. As a Spectrum-3 based 100GbE 2U Open Ethernet switch with 64 QSFP28 ports and Cumulus Linux, it is oriented toward datacenter roles where high-bandwidth, open networking and rack-optimized hardware are key requirements for core or aggregation switching.

MSN4600-CS2RC - MELLANOX MSN4600-CS2RC 100GbE 64 QSFP28 switch

Name: MELLANOX MSN4600-CS2RC 100GbE 64 QSFP28 switch
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: MSN4600-CS2RC
Price: 33608 USD
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The NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4600-CS2RC is a Spectrum-3 based 100GbE 2U Open Ethernet switch designed for datacenter environments. It runs Cumulus Linux, providing an open network operating system suitable for automated and scalable deployments. The switch offers 64 QSFP28 ports, enabling high-density 100GbE connectivity within a compact 2U footprint. As part of the Open Ethernet switch category, it supports flexible integration into modern network architectures. The 2U form factor helps optimize rack space in large-scale installations. Positioning in the datacenter product level segment, the MSN4600-CS2RC aligns with typical core and aggregation switching roles where 100GbE connectivity and open networking are key requirements. Its combination of Spectrum-3 silicon, Cumulus Linux, and 64 QSFP28 interfaces makes it a strong fit for organizations standardizing on high-speed, open Ethernet switching.

Spectrum-3 based NVIDIA Mellanox switch architecture
100GbE Open Ethernet switch platform
2U rackmount form factor for datacenters
64 QSFP28 ports for dense 100GbE connectivity
Cumulus Linux network operating system
Datacenter-class Open Ethernet switch design

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Manufacturer part #	MSN4600-CS2RC
Brand	Mellanox
Condition	New
CPU	x86 CPU
Model	MSN4600-CS2RC
Airflow	C2P
Rail Kit	Included
Model Name	NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4600-CS2RC Spectrum-3 based 100GbE 2U Open Ethernet Switch with Cumulus Linux
Technology	Spectrum-3
Form Factor	2U
Chassis Type	Open Ethernet switch

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Confirmed as an NVIDIA Mellanox MSN4600-CS2RC Spectrum-3 100GbE 2U open Ethernet switch with Cumulus Linux.

NVIDIA Mellanox SN4000 Series
Model: MSN4600-CS2RC
Form factor: 2U
Generation: Spectrum-3
Open Ethernet switch with Cumulus Linux

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Datacenter core
Suitable for datacenter core environments that require a 100GbE 2U Open Ethernet switch with 64 QSFP28 ports to aggregate high-bandwidth links.
Open Ethernet fabrics
Fits deployments standardizing on Open Ethernet switch architectures, leveraging Spectrum-3 based hardware and Cumulus Linux for flexible network design.
100GbE access
Appropriate for access or aggregation layers needing dense 100GbE connectivity through 64 QSFP28 ports in a 2U form factor.
Cumulus Linux environments
Designed for networks that use Cumulus Linux as the operating system, aligning switch operations with open, Linux-based tooling and automation.
High-density QSFP28 deployments
Useful in scenarios where high port density is required, providing 64 QSFP28 ports for 100GbE links within a datacenter rack.

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Throughput	100GbE
Lifecycle Status	Discontinued

Port Type	QSFP28
Ethernet Speed	100GbE
Number of Ports	64
Switching Capacity	12.8 Tbps

MELLANOX MSN4600-CS2RC 100GbE 64 QSFP28 switch

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