32 x 400Gb QSFP-DD Enterprise Core Switch
Price range: $11,359.00 through $12,358.00 VAT excl.
CX732Q-M-H — 1RU 400G enterprise core switch with 32× 400G QSFP-DD + 2× 10G SFP+, powered by the Marvell Prestera Falcon 12.8T (98CX8580) ASIC and open SONiC-based AsterNOS.
- 32× 400G QSFP-DD + 2× 10G SFP+, 12.8 Tbps wire-speed L2/L3 in a compact 1RU
- Open SONiC (AsterNOS) — no per-feature licensing, no vendor lock-in
- 504K IPv4 / 252K IPv6 routes, 32K MAC entries, 48MB packet buffer
- EVPN Multihoming for all-active server redundancy without dedicated peer links
- Optional MPLS module and IEEE 1588v2 PTP Class C (SMPTE 2059-2 / AES67)
- Hot-swappable 1+1 PSU / 5+1 fans, optional Network Packet Broker container
12.8 Tbps
Switching Capacity
5600 Mpps
Forwarding Rate
504K
IPv4 Routes
32K
MAC Table Size
The CX732Q-M-H is a 1U enterprise core switch
that delivers 32× 400G QSFP-DD ports plus 2× 10G SFP+ for 12.8 Tbps of switching capacity, with a forwarding rate of 5.6 Bpps and 48MB of packet buffer for non-blocking core-layer performance. Built on the Marvell Prestera Falcon ASIC and running Enterprise SONiC (AsterNOS), it is purpose-built as a high-capacity core switch for enterprise campus networks, data center fabrics and service provider backbones, aggregating and routing traffic across the network without becoming the bottleneck.
With 504K IPv4 routes, 252K IPv6 routes, 32K MAC entries and 4K VLANs, the CX732Q-M-H anchors networks that scale from a handful of racks to large multi-tier deployments. Each 400G port breaks out to 4×100G, and 100G connections break out further to 4×25G or 4×10G — so a single switch can fan out to a large number of downlink connections, supporting dense server and aggregation-switch access without a separate breakout tier.
Enterprise SONiC, full L2/L3 and open management
The switch ships preloaded with AsterNOS, Enterprise SONiC distribution, with a single software image across the CX-M-H family. On top of it sits a complete Layer 2/Layer 3 feature set — VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, GRE/static GRE tunnels, static routing, VRF, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, MP-BGP and MLAG — for multi-tenant overlays and dynamic route management at the network core. Automation interfaces include ZTP, RESTful APIs, NETCONF/YANG and gNMI, so the switch plugs into existing infrastructure-as-code pipelines without a separate management workflow.
High availability at core
AsterNOS adds EVPN Multihoming for all-active redundancy to downstream switches without dedicated peer links, improving load balancing and simplifying multi-vendor deployments. An optional MPLS module extends the switch with label-switched path management and MPLS-based redundancy for complex topologies where active-active-like reliability is required.
Optional precision timing
Timing-sensitive deployments can add the optional PTP extension card. The hardware port supports PTP as a Boundary Clock (BC) or Transparent Clock (TC), with IEEE 1588v2 and SMPTE 2059-2 support and PTP Class C accuracy (≤10ns maximum time error) — relevant where the core switch also needs to distribute a common clock reference, such as financial infrastructure or broadcast networks.
Operations and traffic visibility
The switch integrates sFlow and Telemetry for continuous KPI export, with ZTP cutting deployment time and manual intervention. An optional Network Packet Broker container, built on SONiC's containerized architecture, adds traffic mirroring, filtering, aggregation, preprocessing, load balancing and output replication without a separate appliance.
Centralized management with Asteria Network Controller
The CX732Q-M-H is managed by the Asteria Network Controller, Asterfusion's unified platform for the CX-M switch family alongside APs, routers, and PON sticks. Zero-Touch Provisioning brings new switches online without manual CLI configuration. The controller provides topology discovery, device status monitoring, and scripted configuration or firmware updates across multiple switches from a single interface. On-premises deployment is available with no licensing fee.
Enterprise-grade reliability
The CX732Q-M-H uses hot-swappable 1+1 redundant power supplies and 5+1 (N+1) redundant, hot-swappable fans to eliminate single points of failure. Front-to-rear airflow and 100–240V AC / 180–300V DC input options suit both rack-mount campus deployments and hot/cold-aisle containment in enterprise data centers — making the CX732Q-M-H a dependable foundation for campus, enterprise and data center core networks.
| Data Plane Ports (400G) | 32x400GbE QSFP-DD | Data Plane Ports (10G) | 2x10GbE SFP+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch ASIC | Marvell Prestera Falcon | Switching Capacity | 12.8Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 5600Mpps | Packet Buffer | 48MB |
| VLAN | 4K | Mac Addr. Entries | 32K |
| IPv4 Prefix Routes | 504K | IPv6 Prefix Routes | 252K |
| Power Module | 1+1 Hot-swappable | FAN Modules | 5+1 Hot-swappable |
| Input Range | 100- 240V AC / 36-72V DC | Max Power Consumption | 1000Watt |
| Rack Space | 1U | Management Ports | 1xUSB2.0, 1xConsole RJ45, 1xMGMT RJ45 |
| Airflow | Front-to-rear | Rear-to-front | Dimension (HxWxD) | 44x440x515mm |
| Op.Temperature | 0 - 40℃ | Op. Humidity | 10% - 90% (non-condensing) |
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| PTP Extension Card | Class C, None |
|---|---|
| Interface | QSFP-DD |
| PoE Power | Non-PoE |
| Role | Leaf-Spine, Core |
| Speed | 400G |
3.2 Tbps
24 MB
2.8 Bpps
32x400GbE
SONiC
Advanced Hardware Features
Engineered for scalability, efficiency, and always-on reliability.
400/10G High-Speed Ports Enable Flexible Network Scaling
Boasting 32×400GbE QSFP-DD and 2×10GbE SFP+ ports, the device supports interface splitting via breakout cables, which helps enhance the efficiency of network resource usage and accommodate diverse application scenarios.
The dual 1+1 hot-pluggable power supplies ensure continuous operation by allowing replacement without system shutdown. Equipped with 3+1 hot-pluggable fan modules, the system delivers reliable cooling performance to maintain stability and efficiency under demanding workloads.
Optional MPLS Module
Enhance Your Network with Advanced MPLS Capabilities
This switch model supports robust MPLS functionality, enabling efficient label-switched path management and seamless traffic forwarding across complex networks. It delivers active-active-like reliability through MPLS-based redundancy mechanisms, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for mission-critical applications.
Power Your Network with EVPN Multihoming
Our switches deliver standards-based EVPN Multihoming, enabling all-active server redundancy without peer links. Experience enhanced reliability, optimized load balancing, and simplified management across multi-vendor environments.
Feature Set
This model supports full network virtualization features:
GRE/static GRE tunnels for point-to-point overlays, plus VXLAN with BGP-EVPN for scalable L2/L3 virtualization across distributed environments.Perfect for flexible, multi-tenant campus/enterprise networks.
The switch integrates sFlow and Telemetry for continuous, high-frequency KPI export, and uses ZTP to cut deployment time and human intervention. Its open management interface supports RESTful APIs, NetConf/YANG, and gNMI, enabling programmable remote configuration/monitoring and seamless integration with automation platforms and IaC toolchains.
Advanced Routing Capabilities
Equipped with powerful routing capabilities, including static routing, VRF, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, and MP-BGP, this model ensures flexible network segmentation and dynamic route management for demanding enterprise and campus environments.
Enterprise SONiC Asteraix’s Switches with PTP Support
Our switch fully supports IEEE1588 PTPv2 and SMPTE 2059-2 standards both through hardware and software. The hardware port supports PTP as a Boundary Clock (BC) or Transparent Clock (TC), with customizable modules to fit customer needs. On the software side, Asteraix leads the way in implementing and optimizing PTP in SONiC, delivering top performance on our AsterNOS Enterprise Distribution. Currently, it supports PTP Class C with a maximum time error of ≤10 ns.
Network Packet Broker Functionality
The SONiC-based campus switches CX-M series take full advantage of SONiC’s open and containerized architecture, and fully leverage its capabilities by installing the new APP-PB container and deploying packet broker docker functionality on SONiC.
This integration unlocks a range of advanced features, including traffic mirroring, raw data tagging, filtering, aggregation, preprocessing, load balancing, and output replication.