The Edgecore DCS201 switch is engineered to fulfill the demanding requirements of enterprise and cloud data centers, delivering high performance, availability, and network scalability. Boasting full line-rate switching capabilities at Layer 2 or Layer 3, the DCS201 features 48 x 10GbE ports and 6 x 100GbE uplinks. This versatility allows for deployment as a top-of-rack switch or as part of a 40GbE or 100GbE distributed spine, forming a non-blocking folded-Clos data center fabric. Designed to fit seamlessly into standard 19-inch racks, the DCS201 offers exceptional flexibility in deployment scenarios. The hardware of the DCS201 is equipped with high availability features essential for uninterrupted data center operation. These include redundant, hot-swappable AC or -48 VDC PSUs, 4+1 redundant fan modules, and the choice of front-to-back or back-to-front airflow configurations. As an ideal top-of-rack switch for virtualized data centers, the DCS201 supports VXLAN and NVGRE tunneling functions in hardware, enhancing network virtualization capabilities. Moreover, the DCS201 is an open network switch loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), enabling effortless installation of compatible Network Operating System (NOS) software. Users have the flexibility to choose from a variety of options, including open-source solutions and commercial NOS offerings, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and future-proofing investments.

Key features and benefits of the Edgecore DCS201 include its array of SFP+ switch ports supporting 10GbE or 1GbE connections, alongside versatile QSFP28 switch ports accommodating 100GbE or 4 x 25GbE connections. Additionally, it offers support for hot/cold aisle configurations, hot-swappable PSUs and fan modules, multiple management interfaces including Ethernet, console RJ-45 ports, and a USB storage port.