Tahoe 2728
Broadcom Trident 3 Switch Fabric Semi-modular 1U Switch Appliance
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Interface Masters presents Tahoe 2728, a semi-modular 1U switch appliance based on Broadcom’s Trident 3 switch fabric and managed by an Intel x86 control plane.
This semi-modular appliance supports two rear-facing I/O bays and can be upgraded with either an off-the-shelf Intel based offload processing module or a 100G port based module. Additional rear-facing I/O modules can be developed based on your design requirements.
In standard configuration, Tahoe 2728 supports twenty-eight (28) ports of 100/40G QSFP28, eight (8) ports of 25G SFP28 and two (2) ports of 1/10G SFP+. Additional port configurations can be developed.
Software configurations include white box with ONIE and a complete SDK tool set for custom development. OpenSwitch support is currently in development. Open Flow and software partner solutions available.
Features

- 28 ports of 100/40G QSFP28
- 8 ports of 25G SFP28
- 2 ports of 1/10G SFP+
- Intel Control Plane
- Powerful x86 control plane
- Intel Off-Load Processing I/O Modules
- Two optional Intel off-load processing modules
- High-efficiency power supplies (AC/DC or DC/DC)
- Field Replaceable Fans
- Field replaceable fans (multiple airflow options)
- Dedicated RS-232 console port
- Dedicated 10/100/1000 management port
- Standard Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Optional security (FIPS 104-2 Level 3, GPS, tamper proofing)
- Standard IEEE-1588 PTP support
Specifications
Environmental
Operating Humidity | 5% - 85%, non-condensing |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20° to -65°C (-4° to 149°F) |
Airflow | 100+ lf/, |
Dimensions
Inches | Millimeter | |
---|---|---|
Length | 24.25 | 615.95 |
Height | 1.75 | 44.45 |
Applications
- Edge Routers
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 3G / 4G / 5G / LTE gateways

Ordering Information
Part Number | Description |
Tahoe 2728 | Advanced Broadcom Trident III switching appliance with 28 ports of 100/40G QSFP28, 8 ports of 25G SFP28 and 2 ports of 1/10G SFP+. Intel x86 powerful control plane. Supports two I/O Bays. |
IM13288 | I/O module with Intel off-load processor, plus fans. |
IM13289 | I/O module: Port based, configured as 1 x 100G (pass-through) plus fans. |
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