Date: 2025-07-03Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, launches high capacity SAKSHAM-3000 switch cum router with 25.6 Tera bit per second throughput today
On July 3, 2025, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, launched the SAKSHAM3000, a high-capacity switch cum router developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT). The SAKSHAM3000 features a 25.6 Tera bit per second throughput and is designed for next-generation digital infrastructure, including large-scale computing clusters, cloud infrastructure, 5G/6G networks, and AI workloads. It supports 32 ports of 400G and a flexible range of Ethernet speeds from 1G to 400G.
During his visit to CDOT's Delhi campus, Dr. Sekhar emphasized the importance of self-reliance and global competitiveness, urging CDOT engineers to strive for global leadership, envisioning CDOT standing alongside companies like Nokia, Ericsson, and Huawei by 2047. He assured government support through autonomy, funding, and partnerships, and called for increased participation in international standards bodies.
SAKSHAM3000 is described as a future-ready platform supporting Layer2, IP, and MPLS protocols, with energy-efficient design and features for time-sensitive applications. It offers flexible licensing, hot-swappable components for high reliability, and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features. CDOT CEO, Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, expressed gratitude for the Minister's support and reiterated CDOT's commitment to the AtmaNirbhar Bharat vision.
Key Entities Referenced
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar: Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development
SAKSHAM3000: High capacity switch cum router with 25.6 Tera bit per second throughput launched by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development.
CDOT: Development of Telematics, an Indian telecom technology development centre.
Delhi: Location of CDOT campus where SAKSHAM3000 was launched.
Nokia: Global leader in telecommunications, mentioned as a benchmark for CDOT.
Ericsson: Global leader in telecommunications, mentioned as a benchmark for CDOT.
Huawei: Global leader in telecommunications, mentioned as a benchmark for CDOT.
AtmaNirbhar Bharat: Honourable Prime Minister's vision for a self-reliant India.
Ministry of Communications
Minister of State for Communications and Rural
Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar,
launches high capacity SAKSHAM-3000 switch cum
router with 25.6 Tera bit per second throughput
today
“By 2047, C-DOT should stand shoulder to shoulder
with global leaders like Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei”- Dr.
Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
Posted On: 03 JUL 2025 6:58PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant push towards self-reliance and global competitiveness, Minister of State for
Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, launched high capacity
SAKSHAM-3000 switch cum router with 25.6 Tera bit per second throughput today at C-DOT
campus today . SAKSHAM-3000 is a state-of-the-art data centre switch-cum-router designed for
next-generation digital infrastructure developed by Development of Telematics (C-DOT). The
Minister, on visit to C-DOT Delhi campus, visited C-DOT labs and interacted with engineers and
scientists across a wide range of advanced technology domains.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sekhar lauded C-DOT’s engineers, calling their work “not just technical — but
nation-building.” Highlighting India’s recent breakthroughs, including a homegrown 4G/5G(NSA) core ,
advanced disaster management systems, cyber security solutions and , Quantum communication , he noted
that “C-DOT has entered a new phase — a phase of delivery, of deployment, and of global ambition.”“The ambition must come from within,” Dr. Sekhar said, urging engineers to think beyond daily deadlines and
imagine what the country would need five years from now. “That’s the difference between being part of a
project — and shaping the future.” Dr. Sekhar gave a powerful call to action: “Let’s move from success to
significance. Let’s build a C-DOT that is trusted not just in India, but across the world. The country is with
you.”
He emphasized the need for India not just to produce but to lead. “By 2047, C-DOT should stand shoulder
to shoulder with global leaders like Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei,” he declared, adding that the Government
would support this ambition with autonomy, funding, and partnerships. He also called for greater participation
in international standards bodies like 3GPP, ITU, and ETSI.
About SAKSHAM-3000:
SAKSHAM-3000 is a high-capacity, compact 25.6 Tbps switch-router tailored for modern data centres. Built
to power large-scale computing clusters, cloud infrastructure, 5G/6G networks and AI workloads, the device
supports 32 ports of 400G and a flexible range of Ethernet speeds ranging from 1G to 400G. Its ultra-low
latency, wire-speed processing, and modular CROS (C-DOT Router Operating System) operating system
position it as a versatile solution for roles ranging from leaf to super-spine nodes in a CLOS network.
SAKSHAM-3000 is a "future-ready platform" for both legacy and cloud-native networks, supporting Layer-2,
IP, and MPLS protocols, while being energy-efficient and equipped for time-sensitive applications via PTP
and Sync-E. With flexible licensing, high reliability through hot-swappable power and fan units, and
advanced QoS features like WRR (Weighted Round Robin) and WRED, the platform aims to address the
evolving needs of large enterprises, telecom operators, and hyperscale data centres.
CEO C-DOT, Dr.Rajkumar Upadhyay thanked Hon’ble Minister for extending his valuable guidance and
motivating C-DOT engineers during his lab visit. He expressed gratitude for the valuable support provided by
the Minister and assured C-DOT’s unequivocal commitment and contribution to honourable Prime Minister’s
vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat .
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