Ruijie Networks at WAIC 2026 with 800G AI Switches Amid Continued Market Surge

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By: Network-Switch.com | July 21, 2026

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WAIC 2026: Ruijie Debuts 128-Port 800G Data Center Switch

At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) held in Shanghai from July 17 to July 20, Ruijie Networks took center stage in the AI computing infrastructure sector. The company unveiled its highly anticipated 128-port 800G box switch. Designed to meet the explosive bandwidth demands of AI data centers, this core switch is engineered to facilitate massive data throughput for next-generation generative AI workloads.

Pioneering Lossless Networks for Large-Scale GPU Clusters

During the exhibition, Ruijie's technical leaders emphasized their strategic pivot toward solving the complex dilemma of interconnecting massive computing power. As AI training models scale from thousands to hundreds of thousands of GPUs, network latency becomes a critical bottleneck. Ruijie showcased its advanced High-Performance Ethernet Fabric, lossless networking protocols, and optical interconnects. These innovations ensure maximum GPU utilization and seamless communication within hyper-scale computing clusters.

Financial Surge: Parent Company Star-Net Ruijie Hits Limit-Up

The technological leaps demonstrated at WAIC 2026 have rippled violently through the financial markets. Driven by the massive surge in Ruijie Networks' data center switch orders, its parent company, Star-Net Ruijie (Xingwang Ruijie), saw its shares hit the daily limit-up. Financial disclosures revealed that the explosive demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure is powering a projected 102.9% year-on-year profit growth for the parent group in the first half of 2026.

Sustained Market Confidence: SHE 301165 Breaks 102 CNY

Ruijie Networks' independent stock (SHE: 301165) also continued its aggressive upward trajectory. Navigating through mid-July market volatility, the stock closed at a remarkable 102.95 CNY on July 20, 2026. This sustained financial momentum heavily relies on their dual-brand strategy: dominating the high-margin AI data center market while rapidly expanding their enterprise wireless footprint globally.

Enterprise Wireless APs and Cloud Synergies

While high-speed AI switches dominated the headlines in Shanghai, Ruijie continues to upgrade its campus networking portfolio. Throughout mid-July, the company continued to push its Wi-Fi 7 Access Points and the newly updated Ruijie Cloud management app. By integrating AI-driven diagnostics, such as AI Failover and SD-WAN networking, Ruijie ensures that the technological advancements made in large data centers trickle down into highly efficient, cloud-managed networks for enterprise and SME clients.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Why is lossless networking important for AI data centers?

As AI models require tens of thousands of GPUs, network latency becomes a bottleneck. Ruijie's lossless networking and high-performance Ethernet fabric ensure maximum GPU utilization and seamless optical communication across the network.

Why did Star-Net Ruijie's stock hit the daily limit-up in July 2026?

Star-Net Ruijie (Xingwang Ruijie) hit limit-up following reports that its subsidiary, Ruijie Networks, drove an explosive surge in data center switch orders, pushing the parent company's projected H1 profit growth up to 102.9%.

What was Ruijie Networks' stock price on July 20, 2026?

Surfing the wave of the AI infrastructure boom, Ruijie Networks' stock (SHE: 301165) closed at an impressive 102.95 CNY on July 20, 2026.

Is Ruijie Networks only focusing on AI data centers?

No. While AI switches drove massive July 2026 financial gains, Ruijie continues to rapidly develop its enterprise campus portfolio, pushing its Wi-Fi 7 Access Points and AI-diagnostic Ruijie Cloud management app globally.

 

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