NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S)
Brand: NVIDIA | Category: Network Switches
SKU: SN4600-2S | Part #: SN4600-2S | MPN: SN4600-2S
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About the NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S)
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S) delivers 64 ports of 200GbE connectivity with a switching capacity of 25.6 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 9.52 Bpps, making it a high-density spine or leaf switch for modern data center fabrics. Each 200GbE port supports flexible breakout to 2x100GbE, 4x50GbE, 4x25GbE, or 4x10GbE, enabling infrastructure teams to optimize port allocation across heterogeneous workloads without hardware replacement.
Built on the NVIDIA Spectrum-3 ASIC and running NVIDIA Cumulus Linux, the SN4600-2S combines comprehensive Layer 2 protocols—VXLAN bridging, EVPN, LACP, MSTP, and MLAG—with advanced Layer 3 routing including BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, VRF, and PIM. Hardware-based streaming telemetry and NVIDIA NetQ integration provide deep visibility into network behavior, while support for Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, and REST API streamlines automation across DevOps and infrastructure-as-code pipelines. Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies, both port-side exhaust and intake airflow options, and a compact 2U rack-mount form factor ensure operational resilience and flexible deployment. Network engineers and IT procurement teams will appreciate the out-of-band 1G RJ-45 management port, RS-232 console access, and IEEE standards compliance (802.1Q, 802.1ax, 802.3cd, 802.3bs). Flow control mechanisms including Priority Flow Control (PFC), Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) guarantee lossless fabric operation in demanding environments.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- High-performance compute cluster interconnect requiring sub-microsecond latency and lossless switching across AI and HPC workloads
- Multi-tenant cloud infrastructure leveraging EVPN and VXLAN overlay networks for network virtualization and tenant isolation
- Storage area network (SAN) fabric backbone with dual-redundant power and comprehensive telemetry for predictive maintenance
- Data center spine-and-leaf topology consolidation, reducing port count requirements through 4x breakout flexibility
- Automated, API-driven infrastructure deployments using Terraform and REST interfaces for continuous integration pipelines
To request a quotation for the NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600-2S or discuss integration with your enterprise network architecture, contact Omnixon Global today.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | SN4600-2S |
| Part Number | SN4600-2S |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 200GbE |
| Speed | 200GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SN4600-2S |
| Switch ASIC | NVIDIA Spectrum-3 |
| Total Ports | 64 x 200GbE QSFP56 |
| Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 9.52 Bpps |
| Port Breakout Support | 200GbE ports breakout to 2x100GbE, 4x50GbE, 4x25GbE, or 4x10GbE per port |
| Network Operating System | NVIDIA Cumulus Linux |
| Layer 2 Features | VXLAN bridging, EVPN, LACP, MSTP, MLAG |
| Layer 3 Features | BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN routing, VRF, PIM |
| Flow Control | Priority Flow Control (PFC), Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), ECN |
| Management Interfaces | 1G RJ-45 out-of-band management port, RS-232 console port |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable PSUs |
| Airflow Options | Port-side exhaust (PSE) and port-side intake (PSI) |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Network Telemetry | Hardware-based streaming telemetry, NVIDIA NetQ integration |
| Automation Support | Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, REST API |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ax, 802.3cd, 802.3bs |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Frequently Asked Questions about NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S)
What does the NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S) do?
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S) is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S)?
Key specifications for the NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S): new condition; network type Ethernet Switch; network port config 32x 200GbE QSFP56; network speed 200GbE; network switching capacity 6.4 Tbps; network forwarding rate 4.76 Bpps; network power consumption 320W. Manufacturer part number SN4600-2S. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S) compatible with my infrastructure?
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN4600 - 200GbE (SN4600-2S) interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.