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HPE SN4600CM 2 RU network switch with 64 QSFP28 ports and dual power supplies

HPE

HPE SN4600CM 64P 100GbE QSFP28 P2C network switch

SKU CH-4DCP-SBEGZ MPN SN4600CM

A 2 RU switch with 64 ports of 100GbE QSFP28, two 1100W AC power supplies, three P2C airflow fans, console, RS-232 and USB 2.0 management ports, and ONIE installed

  • 64 ports at 100GbE for high-density connectivity
  • 2 RU form factor fits standard rack installations
  • Dual 1100W AC power supplies provide redundancy
  • ONIE installed enables flexible network operating system choice
  • P2C airflow with three fans ensures reliable cooling

High-density 100GbE QSFP28 switch

The HPE SN4600CM is a 2 RU network switch that delivers sixty-four 100GbE QSFP28 ports for high-density spine or leaf deployments. It ships with dual 1100W AC power supplies, three port-to-core airflow fans and ONIE pre-installed for open network operating system flexibility. Management access is provided through an RJ-45 console port, an RS-232 management port and a USB 2.0 Type-A port. Rack-mount hardware is included in the kit.

Ideal for large-scale fabric builds.

This switch suits data-centre operators building 100GbE fabrics who need maximum port density in a 2 RU form factor and prefer ONIE-based software choice. It is not a fit for buyers who need only a handful of 100GbE ports, require integrated uplink ports beyond the sixty-four QSFP28 downlinks, or operate in environments that demand a different airflow direction.

Sixty-four 100GbE QSFP28 ports in 2 RU

The decisive specification is the sixty-four 100GbE QSFP28 ports packed into a 2 RU chassis, which determines whether the density matches the fabric design. Confirm that the QSFP28 transceiver ecosystem and ONIE software stack align with the intended network operating system before deployment.

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Price $1,827.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameSM4600cM

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the 2 RU chassis get with three P2C airflow fans running continuously?

Three P2C fans push air front-to-back through the 2 RU chassis; the 1100 W AC supplies and 100 GbE ports generate typical data-centre heat and fan noise levels for this density.

Which cables and transceivers must I already have to populate the 64 QSFP28 ports?

Each of the 64 ports accepts a QSFP28 transceiver; you need compatible 100 GbE optics or direct-attach cables for every link you plan to activate.

Can the RJ-45 console port and USB 2.0 Type-A port connect to my existing serial console server and boot media?

Yes — the RJ-45 console port and RS-232 management port use standard pinouts for serial console servers, and the USB 2.0 Type-A port accepts ordinary USB storage for ONIE boot images.

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