AI Drives Rapid Expansion in Data Center Switch Networks

Dell'Oro Group reports a significant expansion in data center switch front-end networks driven by AI back-end scale, with a projected CAGR of over 40% from 2024 to 2029.

The rapid expansion of data center switch front-end networks is being driven by the explosive growth in AI back-end networks, according to a report by Dell'Oro Group. The report highlights that AI-driven opportunities are expected to create a new market expansion in front-end networks, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 40% from 2024 to 2029.

This growth presents significant opportunities for both existing and new vendors in the market. Companies such as Accton, Arista, and Cisco Systems, Inc. are identified as primary beneficiaries of this trend. The report also notes that nearly 90 million 800 Gbps and 1600 Gbps switch ports are expected to be deployed in front-end networks over the next five years, leveraging advanced chip technologies.

The Dell'Oro Group's report provides a comprehensive overview of market trends, including forecasts for various technologies and port speeds. This expansion in front-end networks is seen as a response to the growing need for high-speed connectivity to support AI-driven data ingest, which commands a price premium in the market.

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