Data Centre Network Switches

A top of rack (ToR) switch sits in each server rack and connects every server in that rack. It then links up to spine or core switches. This keeps cabling short and makes it easier to add racks as you grow.

Spine and leaf is a two layer design. Every leaf (top of rack) switch connects to every spine switch, so traffic between any two servers takes the same number of hops. It gives predictable latency and lets you scale by adding more leaf or spine switches.

25GbE uses the same SFP28 form factor and costs little more than 10GbE, but gives 2.5 times the bandwidth. Most new server NICs support 25GbE, so it is the usual choice for new racks. Choose 10GBASE-T only if your servers need copper RJ45 ports.

It is the airflow direction through the switch. Port side intake pulls cool air in from the port side, and port side exhaust pushes hot air out of it. Pick the version that matches how the switch faces your hot and cold aisles.

Yes. We supply matching vendor transceivers, DAC and AOC cables and fibre patch leads, so the whole bill of materials is checked together before it ships.

Yes. As an authorised reseller we can register larger projects with Arista, Juniper, HPE Aruba Networking and Fortinet for deal pricing. Send us your design or bill of materials for a quote.