NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000
Brand: NVIDIA | Category: Network Switches
SKU: SN5000-4S | Part #: SN5000-4S | MPN: SN5000-4S
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About the NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000
NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000 (part number SN5000-4S) delivers redundant, hot-swap AC/DC power supplies ensuring uninterrupted operation in mission-critical data center environments. This 2U rack-mount switch combines the Spectrum-4 ASIC with 64 × 800GbE OSFP ports, achieving 102.4 Tbps switching capacity and 76.8 Bpps forwarding throughput—essential for hyperscale cloud, AI cluster interconnect, and financial trading infrastructure. Network engineers and AI infrastructure teams rely on this platform to eliminate bandwidth bottlenecks in modern workloads demanding ultra-low latency and predictable performance.
The SN5000-4S runs NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and supports dynamic port breakout (800GbE down to 10GbE), enabling flexible multi-speed deployments without hardware replacement. RoCEv2 with hardware-based congestion control optimizes Remote Direct Memory Access for distributed AI training and storage acceleration. Advanced telemetry (INT, streaming per-flow counters) and full BGP/OSPF/EVPN/VXLAN routing protocols integrate seamlessly into existing spine-leaf and Clos fabrics. Redundant fan modules and dual airflow options maximize uptime in dense rack deployments across Gulf region data centers operating at sustained 40°C ambient temperatures.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Hyperscale cloud provider spine layer interconnecting 10,000+ servers with sub-microsecond latency
- AI/ML cluster fabric for distributed GPU training, requiring congestion-free RoCEv2 paths
- High-frequency trading data center core requiring ultra-low packet loss and deterministic performance
- Storage fabric aggregation for NVMe-over-Fabric (NVMe-oF) environments at petabyte scale
- Telco and carrier edge routing with EVPN multi-site failover and OpenConfig automation
Contact Omnixon Global for a detailed RFQ and technical consultation on integrating the SN5000-4S into your enterprise network architecture.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | SN5000-4S |
| Part Number | SN5000-4S |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 100GbE |
| Speed | 400GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SN5000-4S |
| Product Series | Spectrum SN5000 |
| ASIC | NVIDIA Spectrum-4 |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Port Configuration | 64 x 800GbE OSFP ports |
| Maximum Switching Capacity | 102.4 Tbps |
| Maximum Forwarding Rate | 76.8 Bpps |
| Supported Port Speeds | 800GbE, 400GbE, 200GbE, 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE (via breakout) |
| Transceiver Interface | OSFP (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable) |
| Network OS | NVIDIA Cumulus Linux |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, VXLAN, RIP |
| RDMA Support | RoCEv2 with hardware-based congestion control |
| Telemetry | In-band Network Telemetry (INT), streaming telemetry, per-flow counters |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band management (1GbE RJ45), RS-232 console |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap AC/DC power supplies |
| Cooling | Front-to-rear and rear-to-front airflow options, hot-swap fan modules |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1X, OpenConfig |
Frequently Asked Questions about NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000
What does the NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000 do?
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000 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 SN5000?
Key specifications for the NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000: new condition; network type Ethernet Switch; network port config 32x 400GbE QSFP-DD; network speed 400GbE; network switching capacity 12.8 Tbps; network forwarding rate 9.52 Bpps; network power consumption 400W. Manufacturer part number SN5000-4S. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000 compatible with my infrastructure?
The NVIDIA Spectrum SN5000 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.