Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HPE SN4700M 400GbE 32-Port Switch with NVIDIA Cumulus |
Manufacturer Part Number | S2T81A |
Model | SN4700M |
Product Type | Data Center Switch |
Form Factor | 1U |
Weight | 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 570W |
Power Requirements | AC 100–240V, 50–60Hz |
Airflow Direction | Power-to-connector (P2C) |
HPE SN4700M 400GbE 32-Port Switch with NVIDIA Cumulus
Key Benefits

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- Supports high-speed 400GbE connectivity across 32 ports, ideal for enterprise data handling and high-performance workloads
- Power-to-connector airflow permits seamless integration into existing thermal configurations, improving operational efficiency
- Bundled with NVIDIA Cumulus software, enabling software-defined networking for scalable and flexible deployments
Product Overview
The HPE SN4700M 400GbE Switch offers 32 QSFP-DD ports supporting 400 Gigabit Ethernet, designed for bandwidth-heavy applications in modern data centers. Its 1U form factor provides high-density switching suitable for space-constrained environments. With power-to-connector airflow, it accommodates thermal strategies favoring front-to-back cooling. The switch integrates NVIDIA Cumulus OS for advanced network manageability and includes a 3-year warranty. TAA compliance ensures eligibility for federal procurements, underscoring its enterprise-grade reliability and regulatory alignment.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC Class A, CE, ICES, VCCI, RCM |
Safety Certifications | UL, CSA, CB, EN 60950, IEC 62368 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
RADIUS/TACACS+ | Supported |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Network Segmentation | VRF, VLAN |
Authentication Methods | 802.1X, SSHv2 |
MACsec Encryption | Yes (on supported ports) |
Interfaces
Port Type | QSFP-DD |
Number of Ports | 32 |
Port Speed | 400GbE per port |
Aggregate Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 19.05 Bpps |
Latency | <300ns |
Packet Buffer | 64MB |
MAC Address Table Size | 512K |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes, up to 9,216 Bytes |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 43.8 x 58.6 x 4.35 cm (17.2 x 23.1 x 1.71 in) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow (P2C) |
Fans | Hot-swappable redundant fans |
Power Supply | 2x Hot-swappable redundant PSUs |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Network OS | NVIDIA Cumulus Linux OS |
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP, REST API |
Automation Support | Ansible, Puppet, Chef, ONIE |
Included Licensing | Cumulus Linux perpetual license |
Management Features | ZTP, NetQ telemetry, Layer 3 configuration, EVPN support |