AS9716-32D 
Overview
The Edgecore AS9716-32D (DCS510) is a high-performance 12.8T 1RU data center spine switch with 32×400G QSFP-DD ports. Built on Broadcom Tomahawk 3 silicon, it’s optimized for 100G/400G fabrics, enabling scalable, open networking in modern cloud and enterprise data centers.
Use Cases
- Spine switch for 100G/400G data center fabrics
- Top-of-Rack or Leaf with breakout options
- Open network infrastructure for cloud-scale deployments
Ports & Switching
- 32 × QSFP-DD ports (400G or 100G)
- Breakout: 4x100G or 4x25G per QSFP-DD
- Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
Hardware & Platform
- Broadcom Tomahawk 3 silicon
- 1RU rackmount form factor
- All ports front-facing; PSUs and fans rear-facing
- Preloaded with ONIE
Compatible Software (NOS)
Cooling & Power
- Supports hot/cold aisle deployment
- Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow SKUs
- Hot-swappable, load-sharing 1300W redundant PSUs
- 5+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
Transceiver Compatibility
- 40G QSFP+
- 100G QSFP28
- 400G QSFP-DD
Cable Compatibility
- 40G QSFP+ DAC
- 100G QSFP28 DAC / AOC
- 400G QSFP-DD DAC / AOC
- 400G QSFP-DD to QSFP56 breakout
Efficiency & Reliability
- Carrier-grade energy efficiency
- Built for hyperscale and enterprise cloud networks
Ordering Information
- 9716-32D-O-AC-F — Dual AC PSUs, Front-to-Back airflow
- 9716-32D-O-AC-B — Dual AC PSUs, Back-to-Front airflow