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Build High-Performance AI Networks — Without the Complexity

Open, automated infrastructure for private AI clouds — combining Celestica hardware, Hedgehog network software, and Coherent optics, delivered by EPS Global.

 

The Open-Source AI Network Platform

Hedgehog delivers a cloud-native networking experience comparable to AWS, Azure, or GCP — purpose-built for high-performance GPU workloads and private AI infrastructure. No specialized Infiniband engineers required.

  • Virtual Private Cloud: Multi-tenant cloud services with familiar VPC-based interface for managing GPU clusters
  • Open Network Fabric: Backend connectivity leveraging open-source software, optimized for GPU-to-GPU east-west traffic
  • Zero Touch Lifecycle: Fully automated device provisioning, configuration management, and network operations
  • High Performance: Lossless network with RoCEv2, ECN, and PFC for optimal AI training workloads
  • Cloud-Native: Kubernetes-based control plane with API-driven automation and GitOps workflows
Fast Job Completion

95% effective bandwidth with zero packet loss — reduce AI training job completion time by up to 35%

Easy Operations

Cloud UX familiar to any DevOps team — no specialized network engineers needed

Vendor Freedom

Open-source foundation with multi-vendor hardware support — eliminate lock-in

Half the Cost

Comparable performance to proprietary solutions at a fraction of the total cost of ownership

Celestica Data Center Switches

High-performance switching platforms optimized for AI/ML workloads, designed to work with Hedgehog and Coherent optics.

1.6T SWITCHES NEW

DS6000 1.6T Switch
DS6000 — 3U 64-Port 1.6T

Next-gen air-cooled 1.6TbE switch with 64x OSFP224 ports. Powered by Broadcom Tomahawk 6, delivering 102.4Tbps switching capacity with Cognitive Routing 2.0 for AI/ML clusters.

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DS6001 1.6T Switch
DS6001 — 2OU 64-Port 1.6T

Hybrid-cooled 1.6TbE switch for OCP ORv3 racks. 64x OSFP224 ports with 102.4Tbps capacity, combining air and liquid cooling for maximum energy efficiency in dense AI deployments.

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800G SWITCHES

DS5000 800G Switch
DS5000 — 2U 64-Port 800G

Celestica's flagship 800G switch purpose-built for AI/ML and HPC. 64x 800GbE OSFP ports powered by Broadcom Tomahawk 5, delivering 51.2Tbps throughput for spine and AI fabric deployments.

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DS4101 800G Switch
DS4101 — 1U 32-Port 800G

Compact 1U form factor delivering 32x 800GbE ports for high-density leaf deployments. Ideal for scalable data center environments requiring maximum port density with minimal rack space.

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DS4100 800G Switch
DS4100 — 1U 16-Port 800G

Entry-level 800G switch with 16x OSFP ports in a power-efficient 1U chassis. Perfect for smaller leaf-spine deployments and cost-effective 800G migration paths.

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Coherent Optical Transceivers

Industry-leading coherent pluggable transceivers delivering high-capacity, long-reach connectivity for modern data centers and service provider networks.

  • 100G - 1.6T: Complete portfolio from 1G SFP to 1.6T OSFP transceivers
  • Extended Reach: Up to 1,000km+ transmission capability
  • High Output Power: Superior 0dBm output power for carrier networks
  • Advanced Integration: InP technology with monolithic amplifiers
  • Standards Compliant: OIF 400ZR, 800ZR, OpenROADM, and multi-rate support
Coherent Transceivers

Why EPS Global?

What sets us apart in the market

Accelerated Deployment

Overcome supply chain hurdles with readily available stock and faster lead times. Our 3 distribution hubs maintain buffer stock for immediate availability, minimizing project delays.

Ecosystem Hub

Central access to leading vendors through authorized distribution agreements. Strong partnerships ensure genuine products, traceability, and the best technical support available.

Turnkey Solution Provider

Complete, pre-integrated solutions from design to deployment. We transform complex multi-vendor deployments into single-source solutions, arriving ready to deploy.

Proven Success

25+ years of business experience with an experienced management team. Trusted partner delivering reliable, scalable networks for ISPs, enterprises, and data centers globally.

Resources & Insights

Stay informed with the latest networking insights and technical resources

Unboxing DS5000
Unboxing Celestica's High-performance 800G Data Center Switch — DS5000

Get an up-close look at Celestica's DS5000, a 64-port 800GbE switch designed for next-generation AI/ML and HPC data center deployments.

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Unlocking Network Agility
Unlocking Network Agility | In Conversation with Don Evans from Celestica

EPS Global sits down with Celestica's Don Evans to discuss open networking, disaggregation, and building agile data center infrastructure.

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Zipline Networks Like a Hyperscaler
Zipline Networks Like a Hyperscaler with Hedgehog

See how Zipline uses Hedgehog to manage their on-prem AI network for drone delivery — networking like a hyperscaler without the complexity.

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Build Better AI Networks
Build Better AI Networks for Half the Cost: EPS Global and Hedgehog

Discover how EPS Global and Hedgehog are enabling organizations to build high-performance AI networks at a fraction of the cost of legacy solutions.

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Case Studies

Thyssenkrupp
How EPS Global Helped Thyssenkrupp Transform Its Network Infrastructure With Open Solutions
thyssenkrupp Materials
Thyssenkrupp

Through collaboration with EPS Global and its partners, thyssenkrupp Materials Services implemented an innovative OpenWiFi solution that delivered significant cost savings, improved performance, and streamlined operations.

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MetaLINK
The Advantages of Open Networking - MetaLINK Technologies
MetaLINK Technologies

MetaLINK Technologies is one of the Top 20 Independent ISPs in North America, operating in Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana, and Southern Michigan since 1996 providing HighSpeed Internet, Fiber Transport, Co-location, Web Hosting, and Hosted Phone Services and systems to businesses and households.

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Connect with our specialists to discuss your requirements and discover how Celestica, Hedgehog, and Coherent solutions can power your AI infrastructure — at half the cost.

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