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How to Run Custom Code on Broadcom-based Switches Using SONiC
Accessing Broadcom SDK It’s no secret that gaining access to the Broadcom SDK is challenging. Broadcom is notoriously secretive and restrictive, making it difficult for researchers or small development teams to start a project. There is the OpenBCM repository, but it’s read-only and has’t been updated in years. Plus, it
Intel Tofino EOL
End-of-Sales announcement for Aurora 610, Aurora 710, and Aurora 750 systems.
Promo for Marvell Teralynx systems
We announce a sale of Marvell Teralynx systems with SONiC! Aurora 715 is now only US$4,000, and Aurora 615 is only US$3,500! The sale ends on 12/31, so get on the open networking wagon while it lasts.

How to start developing custom apps on Broadcom Trident-based switches?
Broadcom is the biggest supplier of Network Switching Silicon in the world, and it has a plethora of different chipsets available to customers. A networking equipment developer spends the largest amount of product development time making the SW work. Broadcom provides a Switch Development Kit (SDK) to enable quick bolting
Tomahawks versus Tridents
Which Broadcom ASIC family is better? Broadcom has its StrataXGS line for switching with Tomahawk and Trident families. What is the difference between them, and which one should you prefer? To understand the difference, we need to examine two things: what Broadcom says about each family and the SW support.
1G copper connectivity in 25G SFP28 ports
How to connect 1G copper to a 25G SFP28 port? Now and then, we receive a question. “We need to connect our old cozy 1G copper infrastructure to a shiny brand-new 25G switch. How can we do it?” As we all know, many 25G SFP28 do not directly support 1G
Our new design
Our new design! We are excited to start 2024 with a totally new design! While nothing has changed about our passion for open networking, it’s all about our updated look. We have better navigation, security, and convenience splashed with colors that we hope will bring a more effortless shopping experience
32x400G Aurora 810 with Intel Tofino 2 IFP
A new Intel Tofino 2 IFP system is ready for deliveries – Aurora 810 from Netberg. The Aurora 810 has 32x400G QSFP-DD ports for Spine, Leaf, NPB, DCI, ToR, Enterprise, Edge, and 5G deployment scenarios. With quad programmable packet processing pipelines and 20 Match Action Unit stages per pipe, Aurora
Summer time promotion!
We have a promotion for Netberg Aurora 720 and Aurora 620 switches! New prices: Aurora 720 BMS – US$5,500 Aurora 720 with ICOS – US$7,500 Aurora 620 BMS – US$5,000 Aurora 620 with ICOS – US$6,200