With the explosive growth of cloud computing and AI computing demands, 100G switch technology has undergone continuous iteration since its commercial deployment in 2015.
●Switching Capacity Leap: Increased from 1.2Tbps to mainstream 2.4-3.6Tbps
●Port Density Optimization: 48+ 25G ports with 8+ 100G uplinks becoming industry standard
●Energy Efficiency Innovation: Over 40% power reduction through 16nm chip technology
●Virtualization Enhancement: Deep integration of VXLAN/EVPN protocols with hardware virtualization
●Intelligent Traffic Scheduling: 128MB deep buffer enables 400μs micro-burst handling without packet loss
●Virtualized Architecture: M-AG multi-active gateway technology supports seamless VM migration
●Reliability Design:
-Modular power supply (1+1 redundancy) with smart thermal control
-Overvoltage protection for critical components (12KV surge protection)
●Environmental Adaptability: -10℃~55℃ operating range for edge computing deployments
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | 2.4Tbps |
| Port Configuration | 48*25G SFP+Port + 8*100G QSFP28 |
| Forwarding Rate | 1780Mpps |
| Power Efficiency | ≤88W (Full Load) |
| Physical Dimension | 1U (440*390*44mm) |
●Cloud Data Center Core: Builds non-blocking CLOS fabric with 400G upgrade capability.
●Enterprise Campus Backbone: 128MB buffer aggregates 4K video conferencing traffic.
●Smart Manufacturing: Industrial-grade operation with<1μs synchronization="" precision.="">
Evolution Trend: Pre-installed 400G optical interfaces support SD-Hardware architecture for "pre-deployed hardware, on-demand feature activation" deployment model.
If you are interested in the Layer3 100G Ethernet Switch, please contact us sales@c-light.com
A: A Layer 3 100G Ethernet Switch is a high-performance network switch that combines wire-speed Layer 2 switching with advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities. It delivers high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for modern AI data centers, cloud computing platforms, and enterprise backbone networks.
Key features include:
Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding
48×25G SFP28 access ports
8×100G QSFP28 uplink ports
2.4Tbps switching capacity
Ultra-low latency architecture
It is ideal for hyperscale data centers, enterprise campus networks, cloud infrastructure, and AI computing clusters.
A: A Layer 3 100G Ethernet Switch forwards traffic at wire speed while simultaneously performing Layer 3 routing between different IP subnets. It supports intelligent traffic scheduling, virtualization technologies, Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP), and load balancing to optimize bandwidth utilization and minimize network latency.
This architecture enables high-performance communication between servers, storage systems, and network devices while simplifying large-scale network deployments.
A: The C-LIGHT CLS6865-56YC is engineered for high-density, high-performance Ethernet switching in AI and cloud environments.
Key features include:
2.4Tbps switching capacity
48×25G SFP28 access ports
8×100G QSFP28 uplink ports
128MB deep packet buffer
VXLAN and EVPN virtualization support
M-LAG multi-active gateway technology
These features provide high throughput, excellent scalability, and reliable performance for next-generation Ethernet networks.
A: Compared with traditional aggregation switches, a Layer 3 100G Ethernet Switch offers greater performance, flexibility, and network intelligence.
Key advantages include:
Higher switching capacity
Advanced Layer 3 routing
Optimized traffic management
Ultra-low latency forwarding
Excellent scalability for future expansion
These advantages make it an ideal platform for modern enterprise and data center networks requiring high availability and maximum performance.
A: Layer 3 100G Ethernet Switches are widely deployed in high-bandwidth environments where intelligent routing and low latency are essential.
Typical applications include:
AI data centers
Cloud computing platforms
Enterprise core networks
Campus backbone networks
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Edge computing infrastructure
These applications require scalable, reliable, and high-speed Ethernet connectivity capable of supporting rapidly growing traffic demands.
A: A Layer 3 switch combines high-speed Ethernet switching with intelligent IP routing, making it suitable for medium and large-scale network deployments.
Its advantages include:
Inter-VLAN routing
Advanced traffic management
Improved network scalability
Enhanced redundancy and resiliency
Simplified network architecture
It is an ideal solution for organizations building highly available enterprise, cloud, and AI-driven network infrastructures.
A: When selecting a Layer 3 100G Ethernet Switch, consider the following factors.
Switch Performance
Switching capacity
Forwarding performance
Port Configuration
25G access ports
100G uplink requirements
Advanced Features
Layer 3 routing protocols
VXLAN/EVPN virtualization
Deep packet buffering
Deployment Requirements
Power efficiency
Future scalability
Selecting the appropriate switch ensures reliable performance, simplified network expansion, and long-term investment protection.
A: The C-LIGHT CLS6865-56YC combines high switching capacity, intelligent Layer 3 routing, and flexible 25G/100G connectivity in a compact 1U platform.
It provides:
2.4Tbps switching capacity
48×25G SFP28 access ports
8×100G QSFP28 uplink ports
VXLAN and EVPN virtualization support
128MB deep packet buffer
Low power consumption and carrier-grade reliability
It is an ideal solution for AI data centers, cloud computing platforms, enterprise core networks, high-performance computing (HPC), and next-generation Ethernet infrastructure.
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