HPE S2T80A | SN4600cM 64-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Data Centre Switch, NVIDIA Cumulus

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Description

The HPE SN4600cM is a high-density 100GbE data centre switch delivering 64 x QSFP28 ports in a compact form factor, purpose-built for spine-leaf and high-performance compute environments. Running NVIDIA Cumulus Linux, it brings open, web-scale networking to enterprise data centres — offering full L2/L3 programmability, rich automation support via Ansible, Puppet, and Chef, and seamless integration with modern CI/CD pipelines. The power-to-connector (front-to-rear) airflow design suits hot-aisle containment deployments.

Designed for organisations building scalable, software-defined data centre fabrics, the SN4600cM supports BGP-EVPN, VXLAN, and ECMP for modern multi-tenant and cloud-native architectures. Its open NOS approach eliminates vendor lock-in and accelerates network operations through NetDevOps workflows.

Features

- NVIDIA Cumulus Linux NOS — open, web-scale operating system for full programmability
- 64 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports for ultra-high-density spine or leaf deployments
- Supports BGP-EVPN and VXLAN for scalable multi-tenant data centre fabrics
- ECMP load balancing for optimal traffic distribution across data centre interconnects
- NetDevOps-ready with native support for Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Python automation
- Front-to-rear (power-to-connector) airflow optimised for hot-aisle containment
- Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for carrier-grade availability
- Open NOS eliminates proprietary lock-in and accelerates operational agility
- Supports spine-leaf, fat-tree, and Clos network topologies
- Integration with HPE Aruba ecosystem and third-party orchestration platforms

Warranty

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
Extended Warranty Options via IP Trading:
IP Trading offers tailored extended warranty solutions and support packages for HPE products, ensuring your IT infrastructure remains protected beyond the standard warranty period. Contact our team to explore options that align with your organisation's needs.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

- 64 x QSFP28 ports (100GbE)
- Total switching capacity: up to 12.8 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: up to 4.8 Bpps
- Airflow direction: Power to Connector (front-to-rear / hot-aisle containment)
- Operating System: NVIDIA Cumulus Linux
- Form factor: 1U rack-mount
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching/routing support
- VXLAN and BGP-EVPN support
- Redundant hot-swap power supplies
- Redundant hot-swap fan modules

FAQs

Q: What operating system does the HPE SN4600cM run?
A: The HPE SN4600cM ships with NVIDIA Cumulus Linux, an open, Debian-based network operating system designed for web-scale data centre environments. It supports standard Linux tools and full automation via Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Python, enabling NetDevOps workflows.

Q: What is the port configuration of the SN4600cM?
A: The switch features 64 x QSFP28 ports, each capable of 100GbE operation. Ports can also support lower-speed modules (40GbE, 4x25GbE breakout) depending on the transceiver and cabling used.

Q: What does 'Power to Connector' airflow mean?
A: Power to Connector (P2C) airflow means air enters from the power supply side (rear of the switch) and exhausts out the connector/port side (front). This is also known as front-to-rear or hot-aisle containment airflow, suitable for standard data centre rack configurations with hot-aisle/cold-aisle separation.

Q: Is the SN4600cM suitable for spine-leaf data centre designs?
A: Yes. The SN4600cM is specifically designed for high-performance spine or leaf roles in modern data centre fabrics. It supports BGP-EVPN, VXLAN, and ECMP, making it ideal for scalable, multi-tenant, and cloud-native deployments.

Q: Can I purchase the HPE SN4600cM in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) supplies and supplies HPE data centre networking products across Australia. Contact our team for pricing, lead times, and expert pre-sales advice tailored to your data centre requirements.

Q: Does the SN4600cM support redundancy features?
A: Yes. The switch includes hot-swappable, redundant power supply units and fan modules to ensure continuous operation in mission-critical data centre environments, minimising planned and unplanned downtime.

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HPE S2T80A | SN4600cM 64-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Data Centre Switch, NVIDIA Cumulus