Union MoS Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar Launches High-Speed Router ‘SAKSHAM-3000’ to Strengthen India’s Digital Infrastructure.
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On July 3, 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, launched SAKSHAM-3000, a state-of-the-art high-capacity router with a throughput of 25.6 Terabits per second (Tbps). The router was developed by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and inaugurated at its campus in New Delhi under the Ministry of Communications (MoC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- SAKSHAM-3000 is an advanced router engineered for large-scale computing clusters, cloud infrastructure, and AI workloads. It is tailored for next-generation digital needs including 5G and 6G networks. The router enhances India’s data center capability with performance suitable for ultra-modern applications like big data, edge computing, and national networks.
- The router supports 32 ports of 400 Gigabit (G) and Ethernet speeds from 1G to 400G. This versatility enables compatibility with both existing and future systems, offering a flexible yet powerful backbone for India’s growing data demands and supporting robust cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure.
- It supports legacy and cloud-native networks with Layer-2, IP, and MPLS protocols. SAKSHAM-3000 includes features like Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Point-To-Point Protocol (PTP) for time-sensitive applications, and Synchronous Ethernet (Sync-E) for accurate and efficient signal delivery, ensuring high availability and energy efficiency.
Main Point :- (i) The SAKSHAM-3000 router features ultra-low latency, high-speed data processing, and is powered by C-DOT’s proprietary Router Operating System (CROS).
(ii) Its modular architecture is designed for flexibility and scalability, enabling seamless integration across all layers of a CLOS (Clos Network) topology—from leaf nodes to spine nodes. This design significantly enhances routing efficiency, reduces signal congestion, and ensures robust performance in high-density data environments such as large data centers and telecom networks.
(iii) SAKSHAM-3000 strengthens India's 'Digital India' mission and Aatmanirbhar Bharat in digital manufacturing. The indigenous development of this router is a major step towards self-reliance in critical telecom hardware and supports India's vision of becoming a global digital hub with secure and scalable networking technology.
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