SONiC Lite and Edgecore ECS5550: A Versatile Solution for High-Traffic Network Environments
Thank you for being part of the PLVision Networking Digest community! Today, we’re thrilled to announce an expansion of our SONiC Lite Hardware Compatibility List (HCL), now including the powerful Edgecore ECS5550 series switches – а compelling price-performance balance with 10 GbE ports and 100 GbE uplinks.
In partnership with Edgecore Networks Corporation we have integrated the ECS5550-54X and ECS5550-30X switches into the SONiC Lite HCL. Powered by the Marvell Aldrin2 chipset, these switches support SONiC Lite, offering a streamlined solution for a variety of networking needs, including carrier/enterprise aggregation, top-of-rack roles in small data centers, campus access, fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) for ISPs, and multi-dwelling units (MDUs) use cases.
SONiC Lite, an enterprise distribution by PLVision, leverages Community SONiC as its baseline to support a broader range of platforms and empower organizations with regular updates, security patches, and ongoing feature development. Extending SONiC Lite to the aggregation layer streamlines network deployment by enabling a unified OS across multiple network layers and creating a harmonized network environment. This strategy elevates performance, supports sustainability goals, and optimizes the network’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through improved cost efficiency.
The Edgecore ECS5550 series switches are built for high-traffic demands. Available in two models – ECS5550-54X with 48 10GbE SFP+ ports and ECS5550-30X with 24 10GbE SFP+ ports – both offer 6 100GbE uplinks. These switches excel in traditional three-tier setups or modern folded-Clos designs, delivering seamless bandwidth without bottlenecks.
Together, SONiC Lite and the ECS5550 series provide robust capabilities:
Uninterrupted availability for smooth network operations with minimal downtime.
Top-tier security to safeguard your infrastructure through advanced protocols and IPv6 support.
Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure critical data gets priority for peak performance.
Scalable value with top performance at a competitive price, featuring 10G aggregation and 100G uplinks.
Management through CLI or SNMPv1/v2/v3, with seamless integration into OLS uCentral for centralized, CloudSDK-based network control.
Versatile Use Cases
The ECS5550 series and SONiC Lite bundle optimizes a range of deployment scenarios with minimal downtime and excels across multiple use cases:
SME/Enterprise/Campus L2/L3 Access, providing high-speed connectivity and advanced management for small to medium enterprises and campus networks.
Fiber to the Building for ISPs, supporting broadband access and fiber-based deployments with features like XGS PON solutions.
Small Data Centers, serving as ideal as top-of-rack switches with high-bandwidth uplinks and virtualization capabilities.
Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs), addressing the unique Wi-Fi challenges of dense residential environments, such as dead zones, congested airwaves, growing IoT demand, and the need for tenant privacy and cost-efficiency.
SONiC Lite on the Edgecore ECS5550-54X and ECS5550-30X switches brings unmatched reliability, scalability, and performance to high-traffic networks. A significant advantage lies in its price-performance optimization, which caters effectively to bandwidth-intensive demands while accommodating both traditional three-tier and modern folded-Clos architectures without oversubscription.
At PLVision, we’re driven to keep expanding the SONiC Lite Hardware Compatibility List, bringing you more options and flexibility for network setups. Have a specific use case in mind? Contact PLVision to explore how we can help.
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