Overview
- Celestica said its DS6000 switches are now orderable as backbone gear for AI and machine‑learning data centers.
- The series uses Broadcom’s Tomahawk 6 chip and delivers 102.4 Tbps of switching capacity with 64 ports of 1.6‑terabit Ethernet.
- Both models support open networking, including SONiC software plus Open Compute Project and Ultra Ethernet Consortium standards.
- Buyers can choose a 3RU air‑cooled unit for 19‑inch racks or a 2OU hybrid‑cooled version designed for 21‑inch Open Compute racks.
- Analysts issued upbeat calls with Buy ratings and higher targets, while reports flag risks from chip supply, large capital needs, concentrated hyperscaler customers, and cash flow pressure.