High-Performance Switching Built for AI Fabrics

Hyve NextLink™ is a purpose-built, 2RU air-cooled AI network switch powered by Broadcom Tomahawk 5 — delivering 51.2 Tbps of non-blocking capacity, open NOS deployment including ONIE and SONiC, and Hyve's dock-to-deployment validation model.
Switching Capacity
51.2 Tbps
Port Configuration
64 × 800GbE OSFP
Packet Throughput
20.3 Bpps
2RU, Air-Cooled
Form Factor

Hyve NextLink: Broadcom-Powered Switching for Next-Gen AI Infrastructure

A deep dive into how Hyve designed Hyve NextLink for AI and HPC environments. From Broadcom Tomahawk 5 ASIC selection to open NOS deployment and the dock-to-deployment validation model.

Ultra-High Performance · Low Latency · 2RU

Hyve NextLink is a 2RU, air-cooled switch builtfor AI and high-performance computing fabrics. It delivers 51.2 Tbps ofnon-blocking switching capacity across 64 × 800GbE OSFP ports, ready for open NOS deployment including ONIE and SONiC.

Switching Capacity
51.2 Tbps
Data Ports
64 × 800GbE OSFP
Packet Throughput
21.2 Bpps
Form Factor
2RU Air-Cooled
Packet Buffer
165.2 MB
Max/Typical Power
2565 W / 2050 W
Broadcom Tomahawk 5 BCM78900 ASIC
165.2 MB packet buffer enabling adaptive routing and dynamic load balancing at line rate across all port speeds.
Adaptive Routing & Topology Flexibility
Supports Clos and non-Clos topologies including Dragonfly, with lossless low-latency forwarding for GPU-to-GPU communication at scale.
Open NOS Ready
Ships with ONIE and SONiC compliant and compatible with open-source NOS options, giving operators control over network software choice.
AI/ML and Cloud Fabrics
Designed for AI/ML clusters, large-scale cloud infrastructure, and enterprise fabrics that demand consistent throughput and predictable latency under load.
Redundant and Hot-Swap Power
Dual 3200W PSUs in a 1+1 redundant, hot-swappable configuration with 4×hot-swap fans, supporting max/typical draw of 2565 W / 2050 W.
Dock-to-Deployment
Every Hyve NextLink switch arrives rack and network OS ready, validated as an integrated data center component and supported post-deployment by Hyve Unified Global Services.

Powered by Broadcom Tomahawk 5

Hyve NextLink is built on the Broadcom BCM78900, the advanced switching ASIC for AI and HPC fabrics. Hardware-native adaptive routing and dynamic load balancing at line rate deliver the consistent, predictable performance GPU clusters demand.

The Tomahawk 5 supports Clos, non-Clos, and Dragonfly topologies as first-class capabilities, not configuration workarounds, making Hyve NextLink the right platform for the full range of AI fabric architectures.

With 512 × 100G SerDes and support for PAM4 signaling, Hyve NextLink scales from 50G to 800GbE across diverse deployment patterns without sacrificing headroom for future workload growth.*

* Hyve NextLink also offers 512×25GNRZ support for backward compatibility.

ASIC
BroadcomTomahawk 5 / BCM78900
Packet Buffer
165.2MB
Capacity
51.2Tbps
Forwarding Rate
21.2Bpps
SerDes
512× 100G
  • Hardware-level adaptive routing at line rate
  • Dynamic load balancing across all port speeds
  • Clos, non-Clos, and Dragonfly topology support
  • 100G PAM4, 50G PAM4,25G NRZ signaling
  • Lossless low-latency forwarding
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US-Led Vertical Manufacturing
Hyve designs and manufactures custom switches domestically, providing a secure, resilient supply chain for customers with compliance requirements or strategic sourcing priorities.
Open by Default
Every Hyve NextLink ships ready for open NOS deployment including ONIE and SONiC. No proprietary OS licensing, no forced upgrade cycles, and your team controls the software stack.
Purpose-Built for AI
Hyve NextLink was designed from the ground up for AI and HPC workloads, not adapted from a general-purpose data center platform. Dragonfly topology, lossless forwarding, and GPU-to-GPU performance are native capabilities.
Dock-to-Deployment
Every switch arrives rack and network OS ready, validated as a fully integrated data center component. Shorter provisioning timelines, fewer integration unknowns, and less Technical Support dependency.
H.U.G.S. Ongoing Support
Hyve Unified Global Services (H.U.G.S.) provides post-deployment maintenance and operational continuity. Providing a single accountable partner from order through ongoing operation.
Consultative by Design
Hyve works alongside customers throughout design and deployment including surfacing requirements, aligning configurations to workloads, and ensuring the solution fits the environment without unnecessary cost or complexity.
Insights & Perspectives
Why Open Networking Is the Right Foundation for AI Infrastructure?
Proprietary NOS adds cost and complexity that AI fabric builders can't afford. Here's why ONIE and SONiC are becoming the default for hyperscale operators.
Dragonfly Topology at Scale: What Your Switch Needs to Support It
Non-Clos topologies like Dragonfly demand more from your switching ASIC than most branded platforms deliver. A technical look at what Tomahawk 5 brings to the table.
Dock-to-Deployment: How Hyve Compresses Infrastructure Provisioning Timelines
Field integration is where deployment timelines get lost. Hyve's validation model eliminates that gap. Every Hyve NextLink arrives ready to carry traffic.
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