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Data Center Switches Overview

Data Center Switches includes two 1U rackmount Layer 3 managed Ethernet switches for high-density enterprise and campus networks. The series covers 25GbE access and 100GbE switching through SFP28 and QSFP28 interfaces, supporting both uniform high-bandwidth port layouts and mixed access-uplink architectures. Its range spans a 32-port all-100GbE platform and a leaf model combining forty-eight 25GbE ports with eight 100GbE uplinks. The primary difference is the interface distribution: S1000-32C concentrates on dense 100GbE connectivity, while S1000-48B8C separates 25GbE access from 100GbE uplinks.

S1000-32C is a 1U Layer 3 managed data center switch with 32 QSFP28 ports, each operating at 100GbE. Its uniform 32-port architecture provides dense 100GbE connectivity without separate lower-speed access and dedicated uplink port groups. The switch supports high-bandwidth aggregation and inter-switch connections in enterprise and campus networks using a consistent QSFP28 interface configuration.

S1000-48B8C is a 1U Layer 3 managed leaf switch with 48 SFP28 access ports operating at 25GbE and eight QSFP28 uplink ports operating at 100GbE, forming a 56-port physical configuration. Its divided interface architecture connects 25GbE access layers to higher-speed 100GbE network links within the same chassis. The model supports enterprise and campus leaf deployments requiring clearly separated access and uplink port groups.

FAQ

What port configuration does the S1000-32C provide for high-density 100GbE connections in the Data Center Switches category?

It provides 32 QSFP28 ports. All listed front-panel Ethernet ports operate at 100GbE, giving the S1000-32C a uniform high-density 100GbE interface layout in a 1U Layer 3 managed switch.

Does the S1000-32C use separate 25GbE access and 100GbE uplink port groups like the S1000-48B8C?

No. The S1000-32C does not use divided access and uplink groups; it provides 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports. The S1000-48B8C uses 48 x 25GbE SFP28 access ports and 8 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks.

What network role is the S1000-32C intended for when deployed with other 100GbE switches or aggregation links?

It is intended for dense 100GbE switching. The uniform QSFP28 layout supports high-bandwidth aggregation and inter-switch connections in enterprise and campus networks.

Which cable or optical module category should be matched with the QSFP28 ports on the S1000-32C?

Use 100GbE QSFP28-compatible cabling or transceivers. The product information identifies QSFP28 100GbE ports; the exact DAC, AOC, multimode optical, or single-mode optical option depends on the required link distance and the connected QSFP28 equipment.

How much rack space should be reserved for installing the S1000-32C in a standard equipment rack?

One rack unit. The S1000-32C is a 1U rackmount data center switch, so it reserves 1U while providing 32 QSFP28 100GbE ports.

Can customers ask AICPLIGHT to confirm whether the S1000-32C fits a planned 100GbE port layout before ordering?

Yes. Contact AICPLIGHT before ordering to check whether the 32-port 100GbE QSFP28 layout matches your port count, cabling, aggregation, and inter-switch connection requirements.

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