C-DOT SAKSHAM-3000: Indigenously Designed High-Performance Switch-Cum-Router

Introduction:

• Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has developed SAKSHAM-3000, a 25.6 Tbps data centre switch.

• Designed to support next-generation data centres and telecom networks requiring high-bandwidth, low-latency communication.

• The device is built to fit standard equipment racks and includes features that ensure reliable operation, such as backup power supplies and cooling fans that can be replaced without shutting down the system. 

Key Features:

1. High Capacity & Speed

   • Switching capacity: 25.6 Tbps.

   • Supports 32 ports of 400G.

   • Flexible port configurations: 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G, 200G, 400G.

2. Design

   • Compact: 19-inch, 1RU/2RU design.

   • Can function as Leaf, Spine, or Super-spine node in data centre CLOS architecture.

3. Applications

   • Data Centres: For CPUs, GPUs, DPUs, Smart NICs, and flash storage clusters.

   • Telecom Networks: Can serve as Core Router or Edge Router.

   • Enterprises: Aggregation and core networks carrying voice, data, and video traffic.

4. Performance

   • Low latency, high throughput.

   • Carrier-class Ethernet, IP, and MPLS capabilities.

   • Facilitates transition from 10/25/100 GbE towards higher port speeds.