Specifications
The Edgecore DCS203 switch is a Top-of-Rack (TOR) switch for high-performance data centers. In a compact 1RU form factor, the switch provides line-rate L2 and L3 switching across the 48 x SFP28 + 8 x QSFP28 ports, and each QSFP28 port can be configured as 4 x 25 GbE, 1 x 40 GbE, or 4 x 10 GbE by using DAC breakout cables. The DCS203 can be deployed as a TOR switch supporting 10/25 GbE to servers with 40/100 GbE uplinks. This open network switch is loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), which supports the installation of compatible Network Operating System (NOS) soſtware, including the open source plus commercial NOS offerings.
Features
- Deploy as TOR switch supporting 10 or 25 GbE to servers, with 40 GbE, or 100 GbE uplinks.
- 48 x SFP28 + 8 x QSFP28 switch ports, each QSFP28 supporting 1 x 100 GbE or 1 x 40 GbE, or via breakout cables, 4 x 25 GbE, or 4 x 10 GbE..
- Layer 2 or Layer 3 forwarding of 2 Tbps
- Supports hot/cold aisles with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow SKUs.
- All ports on front; PSUs and fans accessible from rear
- Hot-swappable, load-sharing, redundant AC or -48V DC PSUs
- 5+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
- Energy efficient
- Hardware switch pre-loaded with Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for automated loading of compatible open source and commerical NOS offerings.
Software Option
Arrcus-ArcOS
CapGemini SDvAS
CGS-COS
Pica8-PicOS
IP Infusion OcNOS
Open Network Linux(ONL)
Broadcom SONiC
Community SONiC
Connectivity examples
Q&A
Typically a 3-year hardware warranty, with 1 year for fans/PSUs. Extensions are often available via partners.
Manufactured in Taiwan by parent company Accton, with additional production in India and Türkiye.
48x1G/10G/25G SFP/SFP28 + 8 x 40G/100G QSFP28 switch ports, each QSFP28 supporting 1x100 GbE or 1x40 GbE, or via breakout cables, 4x25 GbE, or 4x10 GbE.
Yes. Its external TCAM supports up to 10 million IPv4 routes, far exceeding standard switches.
It is Open Network (ONIE) compatible, supporting Layer 2, Layer 3 switching and routing. it also can be used as Packet Broker using PacketMaestro.
Yes. It features dual hot-swappable PSUs (AC/DC) and 5+1 redundant fans for carrier-grade uptime.