Nokia expands data center portfolio with 7220 IXR switches and enhanced AIOps tools

Nokia expanded its data center networking portfolio to address the rising performance needs associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads. The company introduced the 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) switches, which achieve throughput of 102.4 Terabits per second (Tb/s) with 1.6 Terabit Ethernet interface speeds. This development aims to enhance network efficiency and operational reliability in data center environments.

The new switches deliver increased flexibility for various deployment scenarios, compliant with Ultra Ethernet Consortium specifications. Nokia also enhanced its Event-Driven Automation (Electronic Design Automation (EDA)) platform, integrating AI for Operations (AI Operations (AIOps)) capabilities, which contributed to a reported 96% reduction in downtime.

According to Vach Kompella, Senior Vice President at Nokia, the advancements in the IXR switches and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) platform are timely, reflecting the evolving demands of data centers driven by agentic AI adoption. The new family of switches includes both liquid-cooled and air-cooled models, ensuring compatibility with diverse data center architectures.

Nokia plans to make the 7220 IXR-H6 switches available in the first quarter of 2026, while AI Operations (AIOps) features of the EDA platform are set for demonstration in late 2025.