High-density switching embodiments for scale-out fabrics

A system comprising:

• an interconnect cable system for use with a rack comprising:
• a first face comprising access to:
• connectors configured to interface with switches of a first type;
• a second face opposite the first face comprising access to:
• connectors configured to interface with switches of a second type;
• and
• cable connectors that connect at least some of the connectors from the first face with at least some of the connectors from the second face.

A method for forming a system comprising:

• given an interconnect cable system comprising:
• a first face comprising access to connectors configured to interface with switches of a first type;
• a second face opposed the first face comprising access to connectors configured to interface with switches of a second type;
• and
• cable connectors that connect at least some of the connectors from the first face with at least some of the connectors from the second face,
• installing switches of a first type into connectors on the first face of the interconnect cable system;
• and
• installing switches of a second type into connectors on the second face of the interconnect cable system.