FS Introduces the N8550-24CD8D: A Future-Ready 200G Switch for AI Storage and Seamless 400G Migration
FS, a globally trusted provider of ICT products and solutions, has unveiled the N8550-24CD8D, a cutting-edge 200G switch designed to meet the demands of AI storage and next-generation data center deployments. This state-of-the-art switch is purpose-built to address the evolving needs of hybrid infrastructure upgrades and AI-driven workloads, offering high throughput, flexible port configurations, and seamless scalability. As enterprises increasingly adopt advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, the N8550-24CD8D emerges as a critical enabler of future-ready networking.
With AI workloads growing exponentially and the need for faster, lossless data transport becoming paramount, many organizations are transitioning from 100G or 200G architectures to 400G networks. The N8550-24CD8D plays a pivotal role in this migration by serving as a high-density access switch for 100/200G AI storage networks while seamlessly integrating into 400G spine-leaf topologies. By connecting to FS’s 400G spine switches, such as the N9550-32D or N9550-64D, the N8550-24CD8D ensures cost-effective scaling and consistent, low-latency performance for demanding AI and cloud applications.
Designed for Mid-to-Large Scale Data Centers
The N8550-24CD8D is specifically engineered for mid-to-large scale data centers, offering a high-density leaf switch solution with 24×200G ports. These ports support breakout options to 2×100G or 4×50G, ensuring backward compatibility and flexible access. In scenarios where organizations are upgrading to 400G spine-leaf network architectures, the switch provides 8×400G uplinks to seamlessly connect with FS’s 400G spine switches. This integration enables scalable and smooth migration to full 400G fabrics, leveraging advanced protocols like EVPN-VXLAN and MLAG for multi-tenant environments.
In AI storage network architectures, the N8550-24CD8D acts as a critical aggregation leaf, connecting compute and storage nodes with low-latency, lossless performance. It achieves this through features such as RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), PFC (Priority-based Flow Control), and ECN (Explicit Congestion Notification). Powered by the Broadcom Trident 4 chip and equipped with large buffers, the switch delivers exceptional low-latency, high-throughput performance tailored for demanding AI workloads. Its flexible port configuration also supports compact aggregation scenarios requiring high-density connectivity.
Key Features of the FS N8550-24CD8D 200G Switch
The N8550-24CD8D is packed with advanced features that make it an ideal choice for modern data center environments:
- Broadcom BCM56780 Trident 4-X9 Chip: Delivers an impressive 8 Tbps throughput, ensuring robust performance for high-bandwidth applications.
- Flexible Port Configuration: Equipped with 24x 200GbE QSFP56 ports, which can be configured for 2x 100GbE or 4x 50GbE using breakout cables, providing versatility for diverse networking needs.
- PicOS® Software Support: Offers comprehensive protocol support, including MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation), EVPN-VXLAN (Ethernet VPN with Virtual Extensible LAN), RoCEv2, PFC, ECN, and DLB (Dynamic Load Balancing).
- AmpCon-DC Management Platform: Provides full lifecycle management capabilities from Day 0 to Day 2+, simplifying deployment, monitoring, and optimization of network operations.
- Optimized for Spine/Leaf Architectures: Designed specifically for data center fabric spine/leaf deployments, ensuring efficient traffic distribution and scalability.
Empowering Scalable, Efficient, and Future-Proof Networks
According to Jaylnn He, Senior Manager of Product R&D at FS, “At FS, we are committed to delivering fully optimized network solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. With extensive experience in 400G/800G InfiniBand and RoCE-based architectures, we have developed the high-density, low-latency N8550-24CD8D switch. This product exemplifies our dedication to providing leaf solutions that enable seamless 400G network upgrades and robust AI storage network aggregation.”
He further emphasized the importance of flexibility and scalability in modern data center designs, stating, “The N8550-24CD8D empowers our customers to build scalable, efficient, and future-proof data center fabrics. Its advanced features and flexible design ensure that businesses can adapt to the ever-changing demands of AI, cloud, and other compute-intensive applications without compromising performance or reliability.”
Addressing the Challenges of AI and Cloud Computing
As AI and cloud computing continue to drive innovation across industries, the need for reliable and high-performance networking solutions has never been greater. Traditional networks often struggle to handle the massive amounts of data generated by AI workloads, leading to bottlenecks and increased latency. The N8550-24CD8D addresses these challenges head-on by providing lossless data transport, low-latency performance, and high-density connectivity. These capabilities are essential for AI training and inference tasks, which require real-time processing and minimal delays.
Moreover, the switch’s ability to integrate seamlessly into 400G spine-leaf architectures ensures that organizations can scale their networks incrementally, reducing upfront costs while preparing for future growth. This approach not only optimizes resource utilization but also minimizes downtime during upgrades, enabling businesses to maintain continuous operations.
A Commitment to Innovation and Customer Success
FS’s launch of the N8550-24CD8D underscores its commitment to innovation and customer success. By combining cutting-edge hardware with intelligent software solutions like PicOS® and AmpCon-DC, FS provides end-to-end networking solutions that empower organizations to achieve their business goals. Whether supporting AI-driven research, cloud-based services, or large-scale data analytics, the N8550-24CD8D ensures that customers can rely on a robust, scalable, and future-proof foundation for their digital transformation journeys.
About FS
FS (www.fs.com) is a trusted provider of ICT products and solutions to enterprise customers worldwide. Established in 2009, the company focuses on HPC, Data Center, Enterprise, Telecom, providing tailored product development and solution design based on professional customer needs. Leveraging dedicated R&D and testing teams, comprehensive technical service experts, a robust supply chain system, globalized warehousing centers, and convenient shopping platform, FS delivers a wide range of highly efficient customer-centric ICT products, solutions and services to global vertical industry and enterprise customers across ISP, telecom, retail, education, etc.
