Campus Ethernet Switch

Dell’Oro Group’s Campus Ethernet Switch reports track the global market for Ethernet switches deployed across Local Area Networks (LAN), including the access, distribution, and core layers, connecting users and devices such as PCs, IP phones, security cameras, printers, and wireless LAN access points. The reports provide detailed analysis of market size, manufacturer revenue, port shipments, average selling prices, regional performance, vendor positioning, and overall market dynamics.

Research scope

The research examines how enterprise digital transformation, AI adoption, IoT growth, WLAN technology transitions, and equipment upgrade cycles are shaping Campus Ethernet Switch demand. It tracks the adoption of multi-gigabit ports, Power over Ethernet (PoE), AI Operations, cloud-managed switching, and subscription-based models, as well as market trends by customer size, vertical industry, and region.

Why it matters

The Campus Ethernet Switch market continues to evolve as enterprises pursue digital transformation, adopt AI, connect more IoT devices, upgrade WLAN infrastructure, and address increasing performance and security requirements. These changes are driving demand for higher-speed connectivity, multi-gigabit ports, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and more intelligent network management.

At the same time, AI Operations, cloud management, and subscription-based models are changing how campus networks are operated and creating new recurring-revenue opportunities for vendors. Understanding these shifts helps equipment vendors, component manufacturers, service providers, and financial institutions assess market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and future enterprise LAN investment.

Critical questions

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How will AI adoption impact the Local Area Network?
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What new features are required to support enterprise digital transformation?
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What opportunity does aging switch infrastructure represent?
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How will component shortages impact Campus Ethernet Switch market demand and revenue?
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What is the impact of IoT devices and migration to Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8?
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What trends are driving adoption of 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps ports?
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What factors will influence the adoption of 400 Gbps ports in the campus network?
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How is the penetration of Power over Ethernet (PoE) influencing revenues?
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What is the split between Small and Medium Businesses and Large Enterprises?
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How is the market performing by vertical industry?
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How is the adoption of subscription-based models changing the market?
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How is the adoption of Public Cloud-managed switching unfolding?

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Report Coverage

◼ Quarterly Reports
  • Network Scope: Ethernet switches across the access, distribution, and core layers of the LAN, including end-user and device connectivity trends
  • Form Factors: Modular, Fixed Managed, and Fixed Unmanaged
  • Port Speeds: 100 Mbps, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 40, 50, 100, 200, and 400 Gbps
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE): 100 Mbps and ≥1 Gbps ports, including Fixed and Modular by speed
  • Management: Smart/Web-managed port shipments and Public Cloud-managed Campus Switch revenue and port shipments
  • Vertical Industries: Finance & Professional Services, Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, K-12 Education, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Retail
  • Customer Size: Enterprises and SMBs
  • Regional Coverage: Manufacturer revenue for North America, EMEA, China, Asia Pacific excluding China, and CALA
◼ 5-Year Forecasts
  • Market Forecasts: Five-year outlook for manufacturer revenue, port shipments, and average selling prices, with historical data from 2013
  • Form Factors: Modular, Fixed Managed, and Fixed Unmanaged, reported separately and combined
  • Port Speeds: Forecasts from 100 Mbps through 400 Gbps by form factor
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE): Port forecasts for 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, and ≥5 Gbps
  • Public Cloud-managed Campus Switch: Revenue and total port shipment forecasts
  • Regional Coverage: Manufacturer revenue forecasts for North America, EMEA, China, Asia Pacific excluding China, and CALA

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