Name: MSN4600-CS2F Mellanox Spectrum-3 64 x Ports 100GBase-X 2U Rack-mountable Layer 3 Managed P2C Airflow Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Nvidia
SKU: MSN4600-CS2F
Price: 6149.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MSN4600-CS2F Mellanox Spectrum-3 switch provides 64 ports of 100G connectivity in a 2U rack-mountable chassis. It’s designed for data centers and enterprise networks that need robust Layer 3 management and efficient cooling. The switch fits well where dense, high-speed connections are required alongside advanced routing features.

General Information
Brand	Nvidia
Part Number	MSN4600-CS2F
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	64-Ports
Number of Ports	64-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100GBase-X
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP / QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (Console/SSH),Web GUI,SNMP v1/v2/v3,REST API,gNMI,NETCONF
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMPv3,REST,NETCONF,gNMI
Routing Protocol	Yes

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable fans (P2C airflow)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The MSN4600-CS2F is a high-capacity network switch designed to handle large-scale data center traffic with ease. It offers 64 ports of 100GBase-X connectivity, making it ideal for environments that require rapid data movement and low latency. Often found in enterprise and cloud data centers, this switch supports Layer 3 management for flexible routing and network segmentation. Built with a 2U rack-mountable form factor and optimized P2C (Port-to-Cooling) airflow, the device ensures efficient heat dissipation, valuable in dense server environments. Network engineers, IT administrators, and data center operators benefit from its robust feature set and scalable performance. Key Features High-density 100G ports delivering consistent throughput Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities including OSPF and BGP support 2U chassis designed for proper airflow to maintain optimal operating temperatures Comprehensive management options via CLI, SNMP, and web interface Energy-efficient design suited for heavy data workloads This switch is typically deployed in data centers requiring scalable and reliable 100GbE infrastructure. Its ability to handle large volumes of network traffic makes it a backbone component for cloud services and enterprise networks. In practice, it plays a key role in connecting servers, storage, and other networking equipment while maintaining high performance and stability.

Use Cases
The MSN4600-CS2F switch is primarily deployed in high-density data centers and enterprise environments where large-scale, high-throughput networking is critical. Organizations managing extensive virtualization platforms, storage environments, or cloud infrastructure benefit from its robust Layer 3 capabilities and efficient cooling architecture. How It's Used: Connecting large-scale virtualization clusters in enterprise data centers requiring consistent 100G connectivity. Supporting high-performance storage area networks (SANs) with low-latency requirements for database and analytics workloads. Enabling spine-leaf network topologies in hyperscale data centers to maximize bandwidth and reduce bottlenecks. Facilitating cloud service providers in managing multi-tenant environments with advanced Layer 3 routing and segmentation. Integrating with edge computing infrastructures demanding dense port configurations in limited rack space. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable high-speed interconnects within compact rack deployments. Its managed Layer 3 features allow IT teams to optimize traffic flows and maintain network resilience as workloads evolve.