The Marvell 98DX3258A0-BVG4C000 is a Prestera® DX family Ethernet switch chip built for enterprise and data‑centre networks. It delivers 1.2 Tbps non‑blocking switching capacity and 950 Mpps forwarding rate, supporting up to 48×10GbE or 12×40GbE ports.
The Marvell 98DX3258A0-BVG4C000 is a Prestera® DX family Ethernet switch chip built for enterprise and data‑centre networks. It delivers 1.2 Tbps non‑blocking switching capacity and 950 Mpps forwarding rate, supporting up to 48×10GbE or 12×40GbE ports.
- Massive 1.2 Tbps throughput – outclasses many 800 Gbps competitors.
- Flexible port configurations – from 10G access to 40G core.
- Advanced QoS, hardware ACLs, and full VLAN support (802.1Q, 802.1ad, 802.1s, 802.1w).
- Native SDN/NFV readiness – OpenFlow 1.4, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve.
- 16 MB on‑chip buffer plus DDR4 interface for deep packet handling.
- Marvell’s proven Prestera® reliability and low‑latency design.
- Package: BGA, 1517 pins, 0–70°C commercial grade.
- Interfaces: SGMII, 10GBASE‑KR, 40GBASE‑KR4.
- Management: MDIO, I²C, SPI.
- Power: ~45 W typical, multiple rails.
Ideal for high‑density 10G/40G switches, ToR and spine‑leaf data‑centre switches, enterprise campus aggregation, carrier Ethernet, and SDN/NFV platforms.
With its 1.2‑Tbps capacity, flexible port mix, and robust traffic management, the 98DX3258A0-BVG4C000 is a top choice for next‑gen networking equipment. It balances performance, integration, and cost effectively for both legacy and cloud‑scale deployments.
