Supermicro AI Switches High-Performance Networking for Modern AI Workloads
Supermicro’s AI Switch portfolio delivers high-bandwidth, low-latency networking designed specifically for AI training, inference, and data-intensive HPC workloads. These switches enable scalable GPU clusters, high-throughput data pipelines, and efficient east-west traffic essential for distributed AI frameworks and large-scale data-centre environments.
Strengths, Capabilities, and Market Differentiation
Supermicro’s latest switch portfolio doesn’t just keep pace with the AI networking race—it pushes the throttle forward. Packed with cutting-edge ASICs, dense port layouts, and full SONiC support, these switches are built for modern data-centre realism, not marketing fantasy. Features like RoCEv2, PFC, ECN, and granular telemetry give GPU clusters the congestion-free pathways and rock-steady latency they demand. Paired with flexible deployment options and Supermicro’s expansive server ecosystem, the lineup delivers a scalable, cost-efficient backbone ready for the most demanding AI workloads on the planet.
Why Supermicro's switches are critical infrastructure for next-generation AI
AI training and inference increasingly bottleneck on data movement GPU-to-GPU, node-to-node. Having a network fabric that supports high non-blocking bandwidth and low-latency interconnect is critical. Supermicro’s approach provide not just servers/GPU infrastructure but also the networking fabric as a building block so that you can deliver large-scale AI clusters more seamlessly. Their Solution combines Open Networking SONiC NOS distribution with advanced layer 3 capabilities and hardware equipped with advanced Switch ASIC for AI fabrics. The Open Networking / SONiC Compatibility supports open-network OS and gives you flexibility and prevents vendor lock-in.
Supermicro Switch Portfolio
| Model | Switch Speed | Port Count | Supported OS |
|---|---|---|---|
 SSE-G3748/R 1:1 non-blocking connectivity, 1U form factor, hot-pluggable power supplies and supports regular and reverse airflow models for data center flexibility. | 1G/10G/25G | 48 Port 1G + 6x25G | SMIS/SONiC |
 SSE-F3648S/SR 1:1 non-blocking wire-speed performance, redundant hot-pluggable power supplies, 1U form factor with regular and reverse airflow options. | 25G/10G/100G | 48 Port 25G + 8x100G | SONiC OS |
 SSE-SN3420 Fully shared packet buffering, redundant hot-pluggable power supplies with a 1U form factor ideal for ToR deployments. Supports regular and reverse airflow and 3.5Bpps processing capacity. | 25G/100G | 48 Port 25G + 12x100G | Cumulus Linux |
| SSE-SN3700-C Fully shared packet buffering with best-in-class VXLAN scale and redundant hot-pluggable power supplies. 1U form factor for ToR spine or high-density leaf, regular and reverse airflow models. | 100G/40G/25G | 32 Port 100G | Cumulus Linux |
| SSE-SN3700-V 12.8Tb/s throughput with multi-speed connectivity, fully shared packet buffering and best-in-class VXLAN scale. Redundant hot-pluggable power supplies, 1U form factor for ToR super-spine with regular and reverse airflow models. | 200G/100G | 32 Port 200G | Cumulus Linux |
 SSE-C4632S/SR 1:1 non-blocking wire-speed performance, redundant hot-pluggable power supplies and a 1U form factor for flexible installation. Regular and reverse airflow options. | 100G/25G | 32 Port 100G | SONiC OS |
 SSE-T7132S/SR Fully shared packet buffering, redundant hot-pluggable power supplies. 1U form factor ideal for spine/super-spine roles with regular and reverse airflow models. | 400G/200G/100G | 32 Port 400G (QSFP-DD) | SONiC OS |
 SSE-T8032S Fully shared packet buffering with redundant hot-pluggable power supplies and a 1U form factor. Regular airflow model. | 400G | 32 port 2x400G (OSFP) | SONiC OS |
 SSE-T8164S/SR Fully shared packet buffering, with redundant hot-pluggable power supplies. 2U form factor ideal for leaf/spine/super-spine. Regular and reverse airflow models. | 800G | 64 port 800G (OSFP) | SONiC OS |
 SSE-T8196S/SR Fully shared packet buffering, redundant hot-pluggable power supplies and a 3U form factor ideal for leaf roles. Regular and reverse airflow models. | 400G/800G | 32 Port 800G (OSFP) and 64 Port 400G (QSFP112) | SONiC OS |
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Supermicro SSE-G3748-SONIC 48-port ToR Switch, 48x1GbE 6x25G SFP28 uplink, SONiC OS, C2P Airflow
The SSE-G3748/R-SMIS is a Layer 2/3 Ethernet Switch complements the growing family of switch offerings by Supermicro in the Open Networking arena. SSE-G3748 series provides customers with the flexibility to use it as a dedicated IPMI/Management switch or a data switch providing an ideal platform for managing and maintaining those resources in a manner in tune with the needs of the organization.Pre-loaded with the SMIS OS the SSE-G3748/R-SMIS offers extensive networking features plus hardware acceleration of routing and switching functions. The embedded ARM Linux-based controller is particularly well suited for running the provisioning tools which are typically used for servers.
Offering forty-eight 1Gbps RJ45 Ethernet ports and six 25G/10Gbps SFP28/SFP+ uplinks, the SSE-G3748 switch allows connectivity at 10/100/1000 to servers while aggregating traffic for connection to higher speed servers, to routers, and to other backbone network switches. The compact 1U form factor gives users the ability to optimize deployment in standalone or top-of-rack environments. Switch comes with dual and redundant power supplies. The included Ear-mount kit and optional order Rail kit facilitates rack-mounting installations.SSE-G3748 switches are ideal for deployment in Data Center, Cloud and Enterprise environments with the capability of handling access for the most demanding applications. Go to product
Supermicro SSE-G3748R-SONIC 48-port ToR Switch, 48x1GbE 6x25G SFP28 uplink, SONiC OS, Reverse Airflow
The SSE-G3748/R-SMIS is a Layer 2/3 Ethernet Switch complements the growing family of switch offerings by Supermicro in the Open Networking arena. SSE-G3748 series provides customers with the flexibility to use it as a dedicated IPMI/Management switch or a data switch providing an ideal platform for managing and maintaining those resources in a manner in tune with the needs of the organization.Pre-loaded with the SMIS OS the SSE-G3748/R-SMIS offers extensive networking features plus hardware acceleration of routing and switching functions. The embedded ARM Linux-based controller is particularly well suited for running the provisioning tools which are typically used for servers.
Offering forty-eight 1Gbps RJ45 Ethernet ports and six 25G/10Gbps SFP28/SFP+ uplinks, the SSE-G3748 switch allows connectivity at 10/100/1000 to servers while aggregating traffic for connection to higher speed servers, to routers, and to other backbone network switches. The compact 1U form factor gives users the ability to optimize deployment in standalone or top-of-rack environments. Switch comes with dual and redundant power supplies. The included Ear-mount kit and optional order Rail kit facilitates rack-mounting installations.SSE-G3748 switches are ideal for deployment in Data Center, Cloud and Enterprise environments with the capability of handling access for the most demanding applications. Go to product