Data Center Networking

Switching Built for Every Layer of Your Data Center

From core to aggregation to access, WatchDog switches power next-generation data centers with a seamless, resilient, and future-ready network foundation built for scale and simplicity.

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Designed for AI-driven and cloud-native environments, WatchDog Data Center switches deliver ultra-low latency, intelligent automation, and embedded security — enabling high-performance, multi-tenant networks with efficiency and control. Every tier of the fabric — core, aggregation, and access — is engineered to work as a unified, programmable system.

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Choose a tier below to explore the product lineup for that layer of your data center.

Core Switches

Core/Spine Data Center Switches form the backbone of the network, handling high-volume east–west traffic and ensuring fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity across the data center.

Core Switch
Model / Product Capacity Forwarding Rate Ports Form Factor Action

WD25000G Data Center Intelligent Core Switch Series

The WD25000G Data Center Intelligent Core Switch Series is a high-capacity switching platform designed for large cloud and modern data centre networks.

57.6 Tbps – 1032 Tbps 21600 – 86400Mpps 1 6U · 12U · 21U Explore

WD25000AI Series Distributed Data Center Fabric Switches

The WatchDog WD25000AI Series is a next-generation, high-performance AI data center Ethernet switch family designed to meet the demanding requirements of AI, HPC, cloud computing, and hyperscale data centers.

14.4T-102.4Tbps 5.4B– 21.43 B RJ45 *1 255×590×1135
465×670×980
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WD9875 Ultra high density 800G Switches

WD9875 is an ultra-high-density 800G core switch with 400GE/100GE connectivity and redundant hot-swappable power and fans for high availability.

102.4 Tbps 28,800 – 115,200 Mpps 4 / 8 / 16 LPU Slots 440 × 760 × 88.1 mm
442 × 760 × 175 mm
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WD9865 Series Data Centre 400G Switches

WatchDog 9865 Series Switches are a new generation of high-performance, high-density 400GE/100GE Ethernet switches launched by Apollo Infoways for modern data center environments.

16-25.6Tbps 2680 – 5346.7 Mpps 6/6/6 tray Slots 1U · 1U · 1U.1U Explore

Aggregation Switches

Aggregation / Leaf Data Center Switches form the fabric coordination layer responsible for traffic distribution, segmentation enforcement, and seamless workload flow. Aggregation / Leaf switches preserve architectural balance while enabling controlled horizontal expansion.

Aggregation Switch
Model / Product Capacity Forwarding Rate Ports Operating temperature Action

HIGH-DENSITY 40GE/100GE

The High-Density 400GE/100GE is a high-performance data center switch platform designed for next generation cloud and enterprise networks.

6.4 Tbps 1020-2400Mpps 1 -5°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Explore

Access Switches

Access / TOR Data Center Switches deliver direct rack-level connectivity to servers, storage, and edge infrastructure. Positioned at the execution layer of the fabric, they provide controlled endpoint integration, simplified deployment models, and scalable rack expansion.

Access Switch
Model / Product Capacity Forwarding Rate Ports Key Feature Action

Data Center leaf 25G Series

The WatchDog Data Center Leaf 25G High-Density Intelligent Switches Series are specifically developed for data centers and cloud computing networks, offering robust hardware forwarding capabilities and a wide range Lacp of data center features.

4-3.6 Tbps 2024 Mpps 25G SFP28/ 10G SFP+/ 1G SFP VXLAN• MFF • M-LAG Explore

Data Center ACCESS 10GE

The Data Center Access 10GE Switch Series is purpose built to meet the evolving demands of modern data centers and cloud computing environments

1680-2160Gbps 600-1050 Mpps 24/48/24/48 • IGMP snooping
• MLD snooping
• IPv4 and IPv6 multicast VLAN
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Ethernet Data Center TOR Switches Series

WatchDog Ethernet Data Center TOR Switches Series are a new generation of high-performance, high-port density, high - security Layer 3 Ethernet switches developed by Apollo Infoways Pvt. Ltd.

2.4 Tbps 432-462 Mpps 10/100/1000Base-T Port: 1 VLAN• MACsec • M-LAG Explore
Platform Capabilities

Built on WatchDog WDOS

One unified operating system — across data center, enterprise, and industrial — delivering programmability, automation, and line-rate security.

Unified WDOS

Unified WDOS

Every switch — from the industrial edge to the data center core — runs WatchDog WDOS for consistent CLI, APIs, and automation workflows.

Zero-Touch Provisioning

Zero-Touch Provisioning

Auto-discovery, ZTP, and intent-based deployment — bring switches online with a single scan-and-claim, no console cable required.

Streaming Telemetry

Streaming Telemetry

Real-time visibility with gNMI, gRPC, and OpenConfig model-driven telemetry streaming to your analytics stack of choice.

Programmable Pipeline

Programmable Pipeline

P4-programmable ASICs, SONiC-ready platforms, and open APIs for custom INT, load balancing, and traffic engineering.

Cloud-Managed

Cloud-Managed

Centralized fleet management via WD-CloudManager — firmware, configuration, compliance, and analytics, all from a single pane.

MACsec Encryption

MACsec Encryption

Hardware-enforced 256-bit MACsec on every port for wire-speed encryption without latency or throughput penalty.

Reference Architecture

Three-Tier Data Center Design

A scalable spine-leaf-access topology that supports any workload - from AI compute clusters to multi-tenant cloud platforms.

Tier 1

Core Layer

Up to 1032 Tbps

High speed backbone switching

Tier 2

Aggregation Layer

Up to 4 Tbps per switch

High performance aggregation and policy enforcement

Tier 3

Access Layer

up to 2.4tbps per rack
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Access Layer

up to 2.4tbps per rack
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Access Layer

up to 2.4tbps per rack
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Access Layer

up to 2.4tbps per rack
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Compute Nodes

High density servers for general workloads

AI / GPU Clusters

Accelerated compute for AI / ML workloads

Storage Systems

High performance storage and data repositories

Virtualized Workloads

VMs, containers and private cloud environments

Non Blocking Architecture Non Blocking Architecture
High Availability High Availability
Redundant Uplinks Redundant Uplinks
Scalable Fabric Design Scalable Fabric Design

Design Your Data Center Network

Work with our network architects to design a switching infrastructure optimized for your workload mix, growth projections, and operational model.