Spectrum-3 SN4000 Switches

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Spectrum-3 SN4000 Switches Overview

Spectrum-3 SN4000 Switches includes five NVIDIA Open Ethernet systems based on the Spectrum-3 ASIC. The category spans 100GbE, 200GbE, and 400GbE platforms with QSFP28, QSFP56, or QSFP-DD interfaces in 1U and 2U standard-depth chassis. All five configurations include an x86 management CPU, two AC power supplies, P2C airflow, and a rail kit. Available software options include NVIDIA Onyx and Cumulus Linux, while port configurations range from 32 to 64 front-panel interfaces for enterprise and data center leaf and spine Ethernet fabrics.

Model Form Factor Port Speed Cages Operating System
MSN4600-CS2F 2U 64x 100GE 64x QSFP28 Onyx
MSN4600-CS2FC 2U 64x 100GE 64x QSFP28 Cumulus Linux
MSN4600-VS2FC 2U 64x 200GE 64x QSFP56 Cumulus Linux
MSN4700-WS2F 1U 32x 400GE 32x QSFP-DD Onyx
MSN4700-WS2FC 1U 32x 400GE 32x QSFP-DD Cumulus Linux

FAQ

Which SKU gives me 64 native 100GbE ports?

Choose MSN4600-CS2F with Onyx or MSN4600-CS2FC with Cumulus Linux. Both provide 64 QSFP28 ports in a 2U chassis. The required network operating system determines which SKU fits the deployment.

What changes with the 200GbE MSN4600-VS2FC?

Its native port rate increases to 200GbE, and its 64 front-panel ports use QSFP56 rather than QSFP28. It remains a 2U switch and comes with Cumulus Linux. Match all transceivers and cables to the QSFP56 port configuration.

When does the 1U SN4700 make more sense?

SN4700 is the appropriate platform when the network requires native 400GbE QSFP-DD ports in a 1U chassis. It provides 32 ports, compared with the 64-port, 2U layouts of SN4600 and SN4600C.

How are the Onyx and Cumulus Linux versions identified?

MSN4600-CS2F and MSN4700-WS2F use Onyx. MSN4600-CS2FC, MSN4600-VS2FC, and MSN4700-WS2FC use Cumulus Linux. Confirm the full SKU suffix rather than selecting by the SN4600 or SN4700 family name alone.

Can one transceiver type be used across this category?

No single transceiver type covers every configuration. The switches use QSFP28, QSFP56, or QSFP-DD ports and support different link rates. Match each transceiver or cable to the selected switch, configured speed, supported port mode, and peer interface.

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