Micas Networks M2-W6520-24DC8QC-FA 24x200G QSFP56 Ports Leaf Switch

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Brand Name: Micas Networks
Product Type: Open Switches
Main Port Count: 24 Ports
Main Port Type: QSFP56
Main Port Speed: 200GbE
Product Brief: M2-W6520-24DC8QC-FA

Micas Networks M2-W6520-24DC8QC-FA 24x200G QSFP56 Ports Leaf Switch, 1RU, 24x200GbE QSFP56 ports, 8x400GbE QSFP-DD ports, Broadcom Trident 4 BCM56780 ASIC, Intel Xeon D-1627 Processor, Dual 1300W AC PSU, Front-to-rear airflow, Supported NOS SONiC

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Overview

The Micas Networks M2-W6520-24DC8QC-FA is a 1RU 200G data center leaf switch based on the Broadcom Trident 4 ASIC with 24 QSFP56 ports and eight 400G QSFP-DD uplinks. This configuration includes dual 1300W AC power supplies and front-to-rear airflow.

Use Cases

  • Data center Ethernet fabrics
  • Cloud and AI infrastructure

Ports & Switching

  • 24x200GbE QSFP56 ports
  • 8x400GbE QSFP-DD ports

Hardware & Platform

  • Broadcom Trident 4 BCM56780 silicon
  • Intel Xeon D-1627
  • 16GB DDR4 system memory
  • 240GB SSD
  • 1RU rack form factor
  • 17.40 x 26.41 x 1.72 in (W x D x H)
  • 25.57 lbs (with all modules)

Compatible Software (NOS)

  • Open Network Install Environment (ONIE)
  • Compatible with SONiC
  • Software licensing and the supported feature set depend on the selected NOS and configuration.

Cooling & Power

  • Dual 1300W AC PSU
  • 6 hot-swappable fans with 5+1 redundancy
  • Front-to-rear airflow

Efficiency & Reliability

  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding
  • Community and enterprise SONiC options
  • Redundant, serviceable power and cooling

Ordering Information

  • M2-W6520-24DC8QC-FA with dual 1300W AC PSU and front-to-rear airflow
Specifications
Brand Name

Micas Networks
Product Type

Open Switches
Main Port Count

24 Ports
Main Port Type

QSFP56
Main Port Speed

200GbE
Uplink Port Count

8 Ports
Uplink Port Type

QSFP-DD
Uplink Port Speed

400GbE
ASIC

Broadcom Trident 4 BCM56780
Processor

Intel Xeon D-1627
Flash Memory

240GB SSD
Layer Switching

L2, L3
Power Supply

Dual PSU
Supported NOS

SONiC
Software

Open Network Install Environment (ONIE)
Dimensions

17.40 x 26.41 x 1.72 in
Weight

25.57 lbs
Frequently Asked Questions

Question:

Which network operating systems can I run on the M2-W6520-24DC8QC-FA?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

Community SONiC, Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Micas and Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Broadcom. ONIE is preloaded for installing a compatible image. Commercial software licensing and support depend on the selected package. Other NOS options may be available as the ecosystem evolves.

Question:

What ports does the M2-W6520-24DC8QC have?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

24x200G QSFP56 ports and eight 400G QSFP-DD ports in a 1RU chassis.

Question:

What switch chip does it use?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

Broadcom Trident 4, BCM56780.

Question:

What is it designed for?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

A data center leaf switch for spine-to-leaf interconnects, combining 24 200G ports with eight 400G ports in 1RU.

Question:

Does it have redundant power and cooling?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

Two hot-swappable power supplies provide 1+1 redundancy, and six hot-swappable fan modules provide 5+1 redundancy.

Question:

What power and airflow does this version use?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

M2-W6520-24DC8QC-FA uses AC power and front-to-rear airflow.

Question:

What CPU, memory and storage does it have?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

An Intel Xeon D-1627 CPU, 16 GB DDR4 memory and at least 240 GB storage.

Question:

Can the ports be split into lower speeds?
Hardware Nation
12-Oct-2026

Answer:

Yes. A 400G port supports 2x200G breakout, and a 200G port supports 2x100G breakout. The optics or cable and NOS release must support the selected port mode.
Warranty
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