Edgecore Networks introduced its latest 400G-optimized spine switch, the DCS511, designed to cater to the high-performance demands of modern data centers and cloud computing environments. The DCS511 offers a significant 12.8 Terabits per second switching capacity with low latency, making it a suitable choice for data centers, service providers, and cloud operators seeking enhanced network performance.
The DCS511 is powered by the Broadcom Tomahawk 4 chipset and provides 32x400G ports on a single device. It supports 100/400 GbE spine-to-spine or spine-to-leaf interconnects, with additional features like the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for automated NOS installation, support for SONiC NOS, VXLAN routing and bridging, and advanced features like cognitive routing and RoCEv2 over VXLAN for AI and large language model (LLM) workloads. The switch is now available for order.
- 12.8 Tbps switching capacity with low latency
- 32x400G ports, powered by Broadcom Tomahawk 4 chipset
- Supports 16 ports for 400G ZR or ZR+ coherent optics
- Equipped with ONIE for seamless NOS installation
- Supports SONiC NOS and VXLAN routing/bridging
- Features cognitive routing, GLB, path rebalancing, and RoCEv2 over VXLAN for AI/LLM workloads
“Edgecore is committed to exploring the possibilities of data center architectures, delivering future-ready solutions for your AI/ML connectivity needs,” the company stated.
