IP Infusion OcNOS DC Switch | Edgecore Networks DCS510 (AS9716-32D): 32x400G | L2/L3 Support | 400G Cloud & Data Center

This bundle features the Edgecore DCS510 AS9716-32D, a high-performance switch designed for demanding network environments. It comes with 2 x AC Power Supply Units (PSUs) and supports both Back-to-Front and Front-to-Back airflow configurations, ensuring optimal cooling and reliability for continuous operation.

Pre-loaded with IP Infusion OcNOS Data Center, this package delivers a robust, scalable, and fully open-source Network Operating System (NOS). It enhances the switch’s capabilities, offering advanced networking features and the flexibility for customization to meet specific network requirements.

The bundle also includes a comprehensive 1, 3, or 5-year hardware warranty and software support, providing peace of mind and assistance.

The Edgecore DCS510 is a spine switch designed specifically for high-performance data centers. It offers line-rate L2 and L3 switching capabilities across its 32 QSFP-DD ports. Each port can support either 1 x 400 G or 1 x 100 G, or through breakout cables, 4 x 100 G or 4 x 25 G configurations. This switch can be deployed as a spine switch supporting 100/400 G spine interconnects, ensuring adaptability to varying network requirements.

Equipped with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), the DCS510 enables the installation of compatible Network Operating System software. This includes both open-source options and commercial NOS offerings, providing users with flexibility and choice in configuring their network infrastructure.

Key features and benefits of the Edgecore DCS510 include its incorporation of Broadcom Tomahawk 3 switch series silicon, ensuring high-performance switching capabilities. It comes in a compact 1 RU form factor, allowing for efficient space utilization within data center racks. The switch supports hot/cold aisles with front-to-back and back-to-front airflow SKUs, enhancing cooling efficiency.

All ports are conveniently located on the front for easy access, while PSUs and fans are accessible from the rear, simplifying maintenance procedures. Additionally, the DCS510 features hot-swappable, load-sharing, redundant 1300 W PSUs, and 5+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan modules, enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime.

The hardware switch comes pre-loaded with ONIE, facilitating automated loading of compatible open source and commercial NOS offerings. This streamlines the deployment and management processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient network operation.

IP Infusion’s OcNOS Data Center is a leading Network Operating System (NOS) designed to power modern hyperscale and cloud data centers. Combining the best of hardware and software, OcNOS delivers high performance, flexibility, and robust quality, ensuring efficient network management and reduced operational costs.

Key Benefits

• Carrier-Grade Reliability: Trusted by over 500 OEMs and end users, with deployments spanning access, core, transport, and data centers.
• Vendor Independence: Eliminates vendor lock-in, offering the freedom to choose best-in-class hardware.
• Scalability: Supports terabit switching bandwidth, adapting seamlessly to growing network demands.
• Cost Efficiency: Achieve up to 75% savings compared to traditional Tier-1 vendors.
• Comprehensive Ecosystem: Supported by a wide network of technology and integration partners.

Highlights

• Fast Deployment: Pre-packaged solutions for rapid deployment and reduced time-to-revenue.
• Automation Ready: Features Netconf and OpenConfig data models for enhanced network automation and orchestration.
• Flexible Use Cases: Suitable for various data center and service provider network applications.

New in OcNOS 6.6

• Enhanced AI/ML Networking Support:

  • Advanced congestion control mechanisms including PFC (Priority Flow Control), ECN (Explicit Congestion Notification), and DCBX (Data Center Bridging eXchange) to optimize workload performance.

• Expanded EVPN-VxLAN Capabilities:

  • EVPN-MH (Multi-Homing) for increased redundancy and optimal traffic distribution.
  • EVPN-ETREE for advanced multi-tenant network segmentation.
  • IRB (Integrated Routing and Bridging) Anycast Gateway, ensuring more efficient L2/L3 transitions.

• Improved QoS for AI Workloads:

  • Enhanced RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet v2) support, ensuring lossless fabric for AI/ML applications.

• Advanced Streaming Telemetry & Network Automation:

  • sFlow and real-time streaming telemetry for improved monitoring and analytics.
  • NETCONF and OpenConfig YANG data models for automation and orchestration.

Key Features

• Advanced Layer-2 switching and Layer-3 routing
• Expanded EVPN-VxLAN support including Multi-Homing, IRB, and E-Tree features
• Enhanced QoS with congestion control for high-performance workloads
• Multicast support including PIMv4, PIMv6, IGMP, and MLD
• SNMP, ZTP, and streaming telemetry for advanced monitoring
• Programmable with NETCONF, OpenConfig, and YANG data models

Use Cases

OcNOS excels in various scenarios:

• AI/ML Workload Optimization: Supports lossless fabric transport with advanced QoS mechanisms.
• DC-CLOS: Ideal for high-performance Data Center Clos networks.
• Multi-Tenant Data Centers: Supports underlay and overlay networks with advanced segmentation.
• Scalable Leaf-Spine Architecture: Optimized for large-scale data centers using eBGP and IP-based underlay.
• BGP Peering Router: Efficiently manages Border Gateway Protocol.
• Data Center Interconnect (DCI): Ensures seamless high-speed connectivity between data centers.
• Out-Of-Band Management: Manages data center devices effectively.

Why Choose OcNOS Data Center?

OcNOS is a proven, open standards-based solution that integrates seamlessly with existing deployments. Its small footprint, scalable NOS, and hardware independence enable faster service roll-outs and shorter time-to-market. The programmable API, industry-standard CLI, and automation-ready data models simplify operations, significantly reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

With expanded support for AI/ML workloads, advanced network automation, and 400G-ready infrastructure, OcNOS 6.6 is the most scalable and cost-effective NOS for modern data centers.

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