Enterprise SONiC Linux Distribution by Broadcom, 1 - 5 Years Support
Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Broadcom is a commercially supported, enhanced version of the open-source Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC). It delivers superior scalability, manageability, and support for enterprise, cloud, and large-scale data center environments.
This Linux-based network operating system supports a wide range of switches, ensuring flexibility and interoperability. It features standard Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols and offers advanced functions like BGP and RDMA, used in large data centers.
SONiC’s containerized architecture allows for easy updates and feature additions, minimizing downtime. It is ideal for high-demand applications like virtualization, cloud, IoT, and AI.
Available packages include Cloud Base, Cloud Advanced, Enterprise Base, Enterprise Advanced, and Campus, each tailored to specific network needs. These packages support various deployment scenarios, including data center fabrics, data center interconnect (DCI), and campus networks.
Broadcom provides comprehensive support services and validates the distribution with various optics and cables for platform interoperability.
Supported platforms include management switches, leaf, spine, and super-spine configurations from leading vendors.
Specifications
Network Design & Protocols
Network design | Leaf/Spine/Superspine |
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Architecture | Clos |
General Specifications
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Protocols | BGP EVPN, EVPN-MH, LACP, NAT, VRRP, VXLAN |
Internal Hardware
Compatible hardware | Celestica, Edgecore |
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Software & Compatibility
Support Period | 1 Year, 3 Years, 5 Years |
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Additional Features
Software Package | Enterprise Base, Enterprise Advanced, Campus Base |
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Telemetry | Linux PTP (KNETSyn), sFlow on Management VR, Thresholds and Snapshots (BST) |
Platform | 1G, 10G, 100G, 400G, 800G |
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Product Information
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Testing & Compliance
Compatibility & Integration
Product Information
Getting Started
Testing & Compliance
Compatibility & Integration
Compatibility List
Hardware Compatibility List
Speed | Brand | Model | Switch Silicon | Ports |
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1G | Alpha Networks | BES2348T | Broadcom Trident3-X2 | 48 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 25G SFP28 |
1G | Alpha Networks | SCG60D0-484T | Broadcom Trident3-X2 | 48 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 25G SFP28 |
400G | Alpha Networks | SNJ61D0-320F | Broadcom Trident4-X11 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
1G | Celestica | DS1000 | Broadcom Trident3-X2 | 48 × 1G RJ45 + 8 × 10G SFP+ |
25G | Celestica | DS2000 | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 25G SFP28 + 8 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Celestica | DS3000 | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
400G | Celestica | DS4000 | Broadcom Tomahawk3 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
800G | Celestica | DS4101 | Broadcom Tomahawk4 | 32 × QSFP-DD800 |
800G | Celestica | DS5000 | Broadcom Tomahawk5 | 64 × OSFP800 |
1G | Dell Technologies | N3248TE-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X3 | 48 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 10G SFP+, 2 × 100G QSFP28 |
1G | Dell Technologies | N3248P-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X3 | 48 × 1G RJ45 PoE + 4 x 25G SFP28, 2 x 100G QSFP28 |
1G | Dell Technologies | E3248P-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X3 | 48 × 1G RJ45 PoE + 4 x 25G SFP28, 2 x 100G QSFP28 |
Multi-Gigabit | Dell Technologies | N3248X-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 + 4 x 25G SFP28, 2 x 100G QSFP28 |
Multi-Gigabit | Dell Technologies | E3248PXE-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 + 4 x 25G SFP28, 2 x 100G QSFP28 |
Multi-Gigabit | Dell Technologies | N3248PXE-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 PoE + 4 x 25G SFP28, 2 x 100G QSFP28 |
25G | Dell Technologies | S5212F-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 12 × 25G SFP28 + 3 × 100G QSFP28 |
25G | Dell Technologies | S5224F-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 24 × 25G SFP28 + 4 × 100G QSFP28 |
25G | Dell Technologies | S5248F-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 48 × 25G SFP28 + 4 x 25G SFP28, 2 x 100G QSFP-DD |
25G | Dell Technologies | S5296F-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 96 × 25G SFP28 + 8 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Dell Technologies | Z9264F-ON | Broadcom Tomahawk2 | 64 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Dell Technologies | S5232F-ON | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Dell Technologies | S5448F-ON | Broadcom Trident4-X9 | 48 × 100G SFP56-DD + 8x400G QSFP-DD |
400G | Dell Technologies | Z9332F-ON | Broadcom Tomahawk3 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
400G | Dell Technologies | Z9664F-ON | Broadcom Tomahawk4 | 64 × 400G QSFP-DD |
400G | Dell Technologies | Z9432F-ON | Broadcom Trident4-X11 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
800G | Dell Technologies | Z9864F-ON | Broadcom Tomahawk5 | 64 × 800G OSFP112 |
1G | Edgecore Networks | AS4625-54T | Broadcom Trident3-X2 | 48 × 1G RJ45 + 6 × 10G SFP+ |
1G | Edgecore Networks | AS4625-54P | Broadcom Trident3-X2 | 48 × 1G RJ45 PoE + 6 × 10G SFP+ |
1G | Edgecore Networks | AS4630-54TE | Broadcom Trident3-X3 | 48 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 25G SFP28, 2 × 100G QSFP28 |
1G | Edgecore Networks | AS4630-54PE | Broadcom Trident3-X3 | 48 × 1G RJ45 PoE + 4 × 25G SFP28, 2 × 100G QSFP28 |
Multi-Gigabit | Edgecore Networks | AS4630-54NPE | Broadcom Trident3-X3 | 36 × 1.G/2.5G RJ45, 12 × 1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 PoE + 4 × 25G SFP28, 2 × 100G QSFP28 |
10G | Edgecore Networks | AS5835-54T | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 10G RJ45 + 6 × 100G QSFP28 |
10G | Edgecore Networks | AS5835-54X | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 10G SFP+ + 6 × 100G QSFP28 |
25G | Edgecore Networks | AS7326-56X | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 48 × 25G SFP28 + 8 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Edgecore Networks | AS7712-32X | Broadcom Tomahawk | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Edgecore Networks | AS7816-64X | Broadcom Tomahawk2 | 64 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Edgecore Networks | S7726-32X | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
400G | Edgecore Networks | AS9716-32D | Broadcom Tomahawk3 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
400G | Edgecore Networks | AS9736-64D | Broadcom Tomahawk4 | 64 × 400G QSFP-DD |
400G | Edgecore Networks | AS9726-32DB | Broadcom Trident4-X11 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
800G | Edgecore Networks | AIS800-64D | Broadcom Tomahawk5 | 64 × QSFP-DD800 |
25G | Extreme Networks | SLX 9150-48Y | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 48 × 25G SFP28 + 6 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | Extreme Networks | SLX 9250-32C | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
400G | Micas Networks | M2-W6920-32QC2X | Broadcom Tomahawk3 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
400G | Micas Networks | M2-W6930-64QC | Broadcom Tomahawk4 | 64 × 400G QSFP-DD |
25G | QCT | T4048-IX8 | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 25G SFP28 + 8 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | QCT | T7064-IX4 | Broadcom Tomahawk2 | 64 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | QCT | T7032-IX7 | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
400G | QCT | T9032-IX9 | Broadcom Tomahawk3 | 32 × 400G QSFP-DD |
25G | UfiSpace | S8901-54XC | Broadcom Trident3-X5 | 48 × 25G SFP28 + 6 × 100G QSFP28 |
100G | UfiSpace | S9100-32X | Broadcom Trident3-X7 | 32 × 100G QSFP28 |
1G | Wistron | SO-BI48B-4E | Broadcom Trident3-X2 | 48 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 25G SFP28 |