Embracing the Future of Open Networking with the Exciting Release of Enterprise SONiC Distribution 4.1.0

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Hello, fellow open networking enthusiasts! I am absolutely thrilled to share my passion for network disaggregation and my excitement for the latest release of the Enterprise SONiC distribution version 4.1.0. This remarkable release introduces several new and qualified software features that will undoubtedly elevate our networking capabilities and contribute to a more seamless experience.

Let’s dive into the key features of this release:

  1. Linux Kernel Upgrade: Version 4.1.0 brings an upgrade to Linux Kernel 5.10.46-5, enhancing the overall stability and performance of the distribution.
  2. Multi-rate Support: This release extends multi-rate support to various platforms, increasing flexibility and efficiency.
  3. 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps Support: Enhanced connectivity options are now available.
  4. SONiC Readiness for Campus Use Case: An array of new features, such as Port Access Control, Downloadable ACLs, Posture Assessment, and support for multiple RADIUS servers, make this release a perfect fit for campus use cases.
  5. VLAN Stacking (QinQ) and RoCE V2 Support: The release adds VLAN stacking capabilities on Trident3 (TD3) and Trident4 (TD4) platforms and introduces support for RoCE V2.
  6. One Million Route Scale: The distribution now supports a massive scale of one million routes, enabling larger and more complex network deployments. And yes, you are right – we are talking here about Trident4 like X9 and X11.
  7. AAA Authorization Support with TACACS+: Enhanced security features include AAA authorization support via TACACS+.

These are just a few of the new features introduced in the Enterprise SONiC distribution 4.1.0. I am beyond excited to see how these advancements will empower us to build more robust and efficient network infrastructures.

The release also comes with various package options to cater to different networking requirements:

  1. Cloud Base Package: This package includes essential features for data center fabric underlay use cases, such as eBGP, ZTP, programmatic API, QoS, ACL, and TACACS+. It also offers base telemetry features like Thresholds and Snapshots (BST).
  2. Cloud Advanced Package: Building on the Cloud_Base package, the Cloud_Advanced package adds Inband Flow Analyzer (IFA 2.0), Tail Stamping, Drop Monitor, and Linux PTP (KNETSync) for enhanced functionality.
  3. Enterprise Base Package: This package provides underlay and overlay features for data center fabric use cases, such as eBGP, ZTP, programmatic API, QoS, ACL, BGP EVPN, and VXLAN. It also includes enterprise-specific features like RPVST+, IP Multicast, and base telemetry features like Thresholds and Snapshots (BST).
  4. Enterprise Advanced Package: Expanding on the Enterprise_Base package, this package offers additional features like Inband Flow Analyzer (IFA 2.0), Tail Stamping, Drop Monitor, Linux PTP (KNETSync), and the Broadcom Debug Tool.
  5. Campus Package: Tailored for campus-specific platforms, this package includes L2/L3 features, POE support, Port Access Control features (IEEE 802.1X, MAB, dynamic ACLs, RADIUS-assigned VLANs, RADIUS support), LLDP-MED, Port Security, Digital Optical Monitoring, Time Domain Reflectometry, and EVPN VXLAN.

In this release, we see an increasing number of key networking vendors offering open platforms, making open networking more accessible and versatile than ever before. Based on the provided information, the summary of key vendors and the number of specific hardware platforms supported are as follows:

  1. Edgecore Networks (Accton Technology): 12 platforms – go, go Edgecore Team!
  2. Alpha Networks: 4 platforms
  3. Celestica: 2 platforms – welcome Guys! 😉
  4. Extreme Networks: 2 platforms – yes, that Extreme!
  5. QTC – Quanta Computer: 6 platforms
  6. …..

In total, we have almost 40 platforms, and more are expected to come later this year!

As a firm believer in the power of open networking, I am ecstatic to witness the ongoing growth and development of this incredible technology. The Enterprise SONiC distribution 4.1.0 is a testament to the bright future of disaggregated networking, and I can’t wait to explore its full potential.

Here’s to the future of open networking and the exciting journey that lies ahead!

If you’re interested in learning more about the SONiC or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d be more than happy to help you navigate this thrilling new era of networking solutions. Also, make sure to follow us on our social media channels and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest news, releases, and insights in the world of open networking. Together, let’s embrace the future and unlock the full potential of open networking!

If you’re interested in testing the Enterprise SONiC Distribution, either in a virtual environment or by obtaining a trial license, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d be more than happy to help you explore this fantastic new release and guide you through the process. Remember, the future of networking is in our hands, and together, we can make it even more remarkable!

Psss… 4.2.0 still in 2023! 😉 Who knows what surprises and networking adventures await us in the next release? Stay tuned and keep that networking excitement alive!

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STORDIS and Edgecore Sign Support Service Agreement on Enterprise SONiC Distribution By Edgecore

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Stuttgart, Germany – February 13th, 2023  – STORDIS – The Open Networking Expert – is pleased to announce that they have signed a Support Service Agreement with Edgecore on Enterprise SONiC Distribution By Edgecore.

Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Edgecore is a hardened, open distribution of SONiC which runs on Edgecore Open Networking switches. The SONiC Community is led by Microsoſt and many key players, including Edgecore, to deliver a robust and proven software infrastructure to enable customers to build highly portable, scalable data center networks.

At STORDIS, we have extensive knowledge and experience with delivering Enterprise SONiC solutions. Our team is well versed in SONiC and can provide expert advice and guidance when it comes to the deployment and management of SONiC-based networks. Our support engineers offer the following services:

  • Level 1 – Basic help desk resolution and service desk delivery

Support for basic customer issues such as solving usage problems and fulfilling service desk requests that need IT involvement.

  • Level 2 – In-depth SONiC technical support

Experienced and knowledgeable engineers assess issues and provide solutions.

  • Level 3 – Expert product and services support

For those really serious technical issues that cannot be resolved via Level 1 & 2 support, our STORDIS engineers have access to the most highly skilled product specialists – these may include the creators, chief architects or engineers that created the product – to duplicate problems, define root causes and issue fixes.

STORDIS is excited to be working with Edgecore to offer Enterprise SONiC Distribution By Edgecore to our customers. This collaboration will help us provide the best experience possible for our customers and ensure that they can get the most out of their network… said Waldemar Scheck, CEO of STORDIS … We are thrilled to be working with Edgecore to create the Route2open Academy and provide the official on-line course for Enterprise SONiC. This will help customers gain the knowledge and skills they need to take full advantage of SONiC.

Waldemar Scheck, CEO, STORDIS

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Setting up GNS3 Topology Running Enterprise SONiC Switches & MONSOON Integration

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If you’re wondering how to set up GNS3 Topology Running Enterprise SONiC Switches, then you need to watch this video!

Kamal Krishna Bhatt, our Software Product Manager at #STORDIS will show you all the steps to get started and also how to troubleshoot some of the more difficult setups.

Video explains:

  • how to utilize the popular network and device simulator tool “GNS3” to simulate Enterprise SONiC switches
  • creation of GNS3 compatible appliance file from a SONiC image and import it into GNS3
  • how to create a simple spine-leaf topology with Enterprise SONiC switches in GNS3
  • how to connect all devices to your local network
  • last but not least its integration with MONSOON

You’ll have enterprise-level network setup in no time!

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MONSOON – Open-Source Network Monitoring Exporter for SONiC!

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STORDIS is excited to announce the release of Monsoon – A data visualization and monitoring solution for SONiC. 

Monsoon is an easy-to-use and affordable network monitoring exporter, that monitors network devices such as routers and switches that are running the SONiC Network Operating System.

Via continuous monitoring of the network, Monsoon gives you in-depth visibility and control.

This will allow you to: 

  • easily find root causes of a fault and allow you to take action before your operations are affected. 
  • test the network to see how it performs to understand the network’s bandwidth and better allocate resources. 
  • identify sudden spikes in traffic levels to reduce downtime. 
  • monitor IP assets and ensure smooth performance. 

Monsoon fully supports Prometheus and Grafana, allowing you to create custom dashboards so you can monitor the various parameters that are crucial to your network. We even have a default dashboard available to use straight away! 

Monsoon is available from our GitHub site here: https://github.com/STORDIS/monsoon/, with full instructions on how to download and install the software. 

Try now #MONSOON – the best open-source network monitoring exporter for SONiC!

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STORDIS brings Enterprise to the SONiC Network Operating System

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Stuttgart, Germany – September 12th, 2022  – STORDIS – The Open Networking Expert – brings Enterprise to the SONiC NOS, providing a ruggedised and enhanced version of the open source software, along with Open2Support, their Professional Support Service. These new services compliment the already extensive range of offerings that STORDIS provides, including training, testing, consultancy and laboratory environments.

Enterprise SONiC distribution is a commercially supported offering based on open source SONiC with feature enrichment and hardening – targeted for campus, enterprise and cloud-level large-scale data center network environments. 

It supports ODM and OEM platforms based on the StrataXGS® family of silicon from Broadcom including 400G Trident4 and coming soon Tomahawk 4 and 5.

SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) is an open source software with a strong community revolutionizing and opening network to large scale data center, cloud and campus operators. The unique design enables system integrators and operators to flexibly enhance their network by adding their own software tools to improve and simplify their overall network fabric and performance. With a rich and growing ecosystem of hardware and software vendors, SONiC offers full independence to anyone who is open to becoming more open. Paired with commercial support services form STORDIS, it´s the best fit for any productive 24×7 environments.

“Being in the Open Networking field since day one, I´m more than pleased to see the development going more and more towards a proven model with Enterprise services, which we well know from Linux. SONiC is closing the gap between open source and a hardened and commercially proven Network Switch Operating System solution and it enables us to build trusted, long-term relationships with our customers and keep on delivering new innovation by adding software additions. One  example of this is Deutsche Telekom Technik GmbH, who chose Enterprise SONiC for their first iteration of a network fabric for bare-metal Kubernetes based on switches from Edgecore Networks with StrataXGS switching ASIC to shorten time-to-production, get needed robustness, enterprise features and support in a very efficient way” – 

Waldemar Scheck, CEO, STORDIS

“We are pleased to work with STORDIS to extend the SONiC initiative, by enabling it on Broadcom’s StrataXGS switching silicon. SONiC distribution, STORDIS’s 24 x 7 service, and white box switches built on Broadcom’s routing and switching silicon are a powerful combination for data center and campus applications.”

Hasan Siraj,  Head of Software Products/Ecosystem, Broadcom

“As a technical university, we are committed to solutions that we can adjust ourselves. For the rebuilding of our data center and campus infrastructure we enthusiastically embraced the option of moving to open networking with Edgecore and SONiC, especially as SONiC is a NOS which is based on the same operating system that we use with our current servers. STORDIS has been a reliable (and knowledgeable) partner during the rebuilding of our network. Much more than just a hardware retailer, we appreciate the support they have given and their strength to stand behind the products they offer.” 

Dr. Michael Hummel, Head of IT Management University of Applied Sciences, Technical Centre Vienna

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Webinar Session Recording with CREDO: “Demystifying Dual TOR – Credo’s HiWire SWITCH AEC and Upstream NOS Support”

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On May 19th, 2022 we held a very informative webinar together with our partners from CREDO! 

During this webinar, we were discussing the CREDO’s HiWire SWITCH AEC – Enabling Simpler, Faster, and More Reliable Dual TOR Connectivity. Additionally, Upstream NOS Support and SONiC Integration!

The live webinar was quite a success – it provided an opportunity for people to ask questions and get answers in real-time.

We once again would like to thank everyone that registered and attended for the great time and experience.

However, if you were not able to attend the live webinar or have missed registering for it – do not worry: We have recorded the full webinar and uploaded it to our YouTube channel. You can check out the recorded webinar on YouTube or watch it directly below:

If you have any questions or want to learn more about CREDO products, go ahead and check our Product Page page or get in touch with us.

Additional information as well as all the presentation documents can be found on the Live Webinar information page – feel free to check it out and share the documents with anyone that might be interested in it.

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Webinar Session Recording with Pluribus: “How Unified Cloud Networking Changes the Game”

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On April 28th, 2022 we held a very informative webinar together with our partners from Pluribus Networks! 

The award-winning Adaptive Cloud Fabric, which has been deployed for years in mission-critical networks around the world, is a comprehensive and simple solution built on the Netvisor ONE operating system running in data center switches. Pluribus Networks have extended that proven fabric technology to servers, via data processing units (DPUs), and expanded its capabilities to deliver the Unified Cloud Fabric. The Unified Cloud Fabric is the industry’s only open, SDN-automated solution that unifies networking across data center switches and servers with distributed security, built-in automation, end-to-end visibility, and hardware-accelerated performance.

The live webinar was quite a success – it provided an opportunity for people to ask questions and get answers in real-time.

We once again would like to thank everyone that registered and attended for the great time and experience.

However, if you were not able to attend the live webinar or have missed registering for it – do not worry: We have recorded the full webinar and uploaded it to our YouTube channel. You can check out the recorded webinar on YouTube or watch it directly below:

If you have any questions or want to learn more about Pluribus Networks products, go ahead and check our Software for Switches page or get in touch with us.

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Webinar Session Recording with Edgecore: “Edgecore OpenWiFi Solution to Open Possibilities & Accelerate the Pace Innovation in the Wi-Fi market”

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On April 14th, 2022 we held a very informative webinar together with our partners from Edgecore! 

As an active contributing member of the Telecom Infra Project TIP, Wi-Fi Project Group, Edgecore Networks Corporation works with other TIP members to accelerate the pace of innovation in the Wi-Fi ecosystem by creating a cost-effective disaggregated open-source solution aimed to improve global connectivity. Edgecore’s expertise in cloud controllers has made the OpenWiFi 2.x stack accessible and practical for a wide variety of deployment scenarios.

The live webinar was quite a success – it provided an opportunity for people to ask questions and get answers in real-time.

We once again would like to thank everyone that registered and attended for the great time and experience.

However, if you were not able to attend the live webinar or have missed registering for it – do not worry: We have recorded the full webinar and uploaded it to our YouTube channel. You can check out the recorded webinar on YouTube or watch it directly below:

If you have any questions or want to learn more about OpenWiFi products, go ahead and check our OpenWiFi product page or get in touch with us.

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Webinar Session Recording with BISDN: “#Back2Open with BISDN – Helping Cumulus Linux Users Migrate Back to Open Networking”

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On March 22nd, 2022 we held a very informative webinar together with our partners from BISDN! The live webinar was about our #Back2Open Program – our rescue program for stranded Cumulus Linux users – and how BISDN Linux can help you find your way back to Open Networking. (Click here, if you want to learn more about #Back2Open program).

The live webinar was quite a success – it provided an opportunity for people to ask questions and get answers in real-time.

We once again would like to thank everyone that registered and attended for the great time and experience.

However, if you were not able to attend the live webinar or have missed registering for it – do not worry: We have recorded the full webinar and uploaded it to our YouTube channel. You can check out the recorded webinar on YouTube or watch it directly below:

If you have any questions or want to learn more about #Back2Open, go ahead and check our #Back2Open Information page or get in touch with us.

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Webinar Invitation: “#Back2Open with BISDN – Helping Cumulus Linux Users Migrate Back to Open Networking”

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We are happy to announce that we will be hosting a new live webinar together with our our partners from BISDN!

The live webinar will be about our #Back2Open Program – our rescue program for stranded Cumulus Linux users – and how BISDN Linux can help you find your way back to Open Networking. (Click here, if you want to learn, why certain Cumulus Linux Users will become stranded)

The event is scheduled to take place on March 22, at 3:00 PM CET.

Go to our webinar information page below to get more information on the event and to register for the free event.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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