HPE R6R26A SN4600cM 64-Port 100GbE Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch

Detailed Specifications

The HPE R6R26A is an SN4600cM series high-density, top-of-rack data center switch, engineered for deployments requiring robust 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. As a Layer 3 managed switch, it is designed to handle the demanding traffic loads of modern cloud environments, high-performance computing clusters, and large-scale enterprise data centers. It directly addresses the need for a scalable and low-latency network fabric capable of supporting virtualization, containerization, and significant east-west traffic patterns. This switch provides an aggregate throughput of up to 12.8 Tbps and a switching capacity of 8.4 billion packets per second (Bpps), ensuring line-rate performance across all 64 of its QSFP28 ports. Its architecture is built to minimize latency, with figures as low as 500 nanoseconds, making it an ideal core component for latency-sensitive applications. The inclusion of the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) provides the flexibility to deploy a variety of network operating systems, preventing vendor lock-in and allowing for greater infrastructure customization. Delivered in a 2U rack-mountable form factor with a back-to-front (Power-to-Connector) airflow design, the R6R26A is optimized for standard data center cooling configurations. Management is facilitated through a comprehensive command-line interface (CLI) and support for protocols such as SNMP, SSH, and JSON, enabling seamless integration into existing network automation and orchestration platforms. This combination of high port density, predictable performance, and software flexibility makes it a strategic asset for building resilient and agile network infrastructures.