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56-Port 25G Micro Data Center Switch

DQS-5000-56ZS​

  • Product Status (A1_v101WW): Live
  • 48 Ports 25G SFP28 for downlink
  • 8 Ports 100G QSFP28 for uplink
  • 2 PSUs (1+1) redundant and hot-swappable
  • 5 FANs (n+1) redundant and hot-swappable
  • Pre-load with ONIE for SONiC OS
  • Support MC-LAG, EVPN, VxLAN, and VRF
  • Advanced Routing: BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, ECMP, BFD
  • Support 802.1Qbb (PFC) and 802.1Qaz (ETS)
  • IP interfaces: IPv4 up to 512K and IPv6 up to 256K
  • Support sFlow, REST API, ZTP, and CLI

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User Benefits​

Large Data Throughput

48 x 25G SFP28 and 8 x 100G QSFP28 ports deliver massive bandwidth for data-intensive workloads

Open OS Architecture

SONiC-based open platform enables seamless integration, modular design, and long-term adaptability

Standard Routing Protocol

Support BGP-EVPN, VxLAN, MC-LAG, VRF, OSPF and ECMP for L3 routing and resilient network operation

Flexible VxLAN EVPN

Enable VxLAN and EVPN to simplify network virtualization and deliver efficient multi-tenant segmentation

Advanced Automation

Automates routing, security, and QoS with RIP, OSPF, VLAN, and ACL – improving efficiency and reducing overhead

Powers and Fans Redundancy

Front-to-back airflow, 1+1 hot-swappable PSUs, and N+1 fans ensure cooling and uptime reliability

Where Space is Tight, Performance is Mighty

Equipped with 48 x 25G SFP28 and 8 x 100G QSFP28 ports, this compact 1RU switch delivers up to 2 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity, ideal for high-density aggregation or core roles. Front-to-back airflow, 1+1 hot-swappable redundant power supplies, and N+1 hot-swappable fans ensure optimal thermal performance and reliability. Making it a perfect fit for micro data centers and space-constrained environments.

Unmatched Speed, Energy Efficiency, and Reliability

As enterprise micro data center networks become increasingly dynamic and data-intensive, soaring bandwidth demands are driving the need for high-density 25G and 100G Ethernet switching across both leaf and spine tiers to ensure seamless scalability, low latency, and optimized performance.

The DQS-5000-56ZS – Purpose-built for micro data centers, optimized for high-speed Layer 3 traffic with ultra-low latency in a compact design. It delivers the speed, scalability, and efficiency needed for agile, future-ready data centers, integrating seamlessly with Layer 3 topologies, overlay networks, and both virtualized and traditional architectures.

Intelligent Traffic Management, Provisioning, and Visibility​

Traffic monitoring demands high-availability, high-performance network infrastructure. The DQS-5000-56ZS meets these needs with MC-LAG, hot-swappable PSU and fans, 25G downlinks for endpoint aggregation, and 100G uplinks for database and storage connectivity.

It ensures uninterrupted data transfer, precise data retrieval, and intelligent event-based traffic forwarding. This enables seamless connectivity across racks or sites, supporting multi-tenant environments and virtualized workloads with the following benefits :

  • Massive Network Scalability
  • Full Bandwidth Utilization
  • Seamless VM Mobility
  • Optimized Data Center Efficiency

Increased Link Redundancy and Load Balancing

Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group (MC-LAG) is widely adopted in enterprise and data center networks to enhance network resiliency, bandwidth utilization, and seamless failover protection.

Unlike traditional LAG, MC-LAG allows devices to connect to two independent switches simultaneously, ensuring service continuity even if one switch becomes unavailable.

  • High Availability - Dual-homing redundancy
  • Load Balancing – Uninterrupted service
  • Seamless Failover – Optimal performance
  • Open Interoperability – Works with standard LAG protocols

Specification

Download the datasheet.

Interfaces
48 x 25G SFP28
8 x 100G QSFP28
Switch Capacity
2 Tbps
Max. Packet Forwarding Rate
2380 Mpps
Max Power Consumption
550W
Dimensions
440 x 470 x 44 mm (17.32 x 18.50 x 1.73 in)
Weight
9.7 kg
Power Supply
CRPS, 1+1 Redundancy, Hot-Swappable
FAN
5 (n+1) Redundancy, Hot-Swappable
Operating Temperature
0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
Operating Humidity
5% to 95% relative humidity
Storage Humidity
5% to 90% relative humidity
Console Port
1 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45
USB Port
1 x USB Type A

Actual performances may vary due to settings, cabling, temperature, network configuration, interface, device compatibility, environmental and on-site conditions, and other similar factors. References to power capability, signal or processing speed, signal range or distance, data encryption, storage capacity, display properties, or other performance metrics are based on optimal conditions derived from industry standards and provided for informational purposes only. Specifications may be subject to change without prior notice.

Download the datasheet.