Thanks to the RD team efforts, VxLAN routing is working now in ICOS NOS on Netberg platforms.
Please check this article on VxLAN configuration and routing.
VxLAN Routing in ICOS
Thursday, November 7, 2019 4:14:34 PM Asia/Taipei
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Posted By Alice Yew
White Box Switches: Part Two, ICOS
Saturday, October 27, 2018 12:16:47 PM Asia/Taipei
What is ICOS and what is good about it?
A common description
It’s easy to find pieces like these:
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Web-scale NOS with traditional L2/L3 functions and management, with an API structure for third-party apps and integration with provisioning and orchestration systems.
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Broadcom ICOS/FASTPATH is an off-the-shelf (Linux based) network operating system (NOS), providing traditional L2 and L3 functions and management, with an API-structure for value-added applications and integration with provisioning and orchestration systems.
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ICOS is a robust, programmable full featured and most widely deployed networking operating system for enterprise and data center networking. Its built-in arbitration between conventional and SDN flows allowing customers seamless integration to Next-Gen Open programmable networks.
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FASTPATH production-ready networking software helps manufacturers achieve record-setting time-to-market performance for introducing new Ethernet products. In part, this advantage comes from the extensive feature set and integration capabilities that give Broadcom’s software unprecedented application flexibility.
A general praise to its wholesome, next-gen design, apps and APIs. Typical marketing stuff that gives no real understanding of the product.
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10G strike back
Friday, August 11, 2017 12:44:55 PM Asia/Taipei
A bit unexpected, but 10G is back as a real low-cost solution.
48x10G + 6x40G Netberg Aurora 420 with x86 CPU and ICOS NOS and Broadcom Trident 2 BCM56854 ASIC is available just at USD 4000.
A brand-new, fully-functional 10G L3 switch with Linux shell tools, covered by 3-year warranty with a feature-rich software stack was never that low.
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More 25G gear available.
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:27:10 PM Asia/Taipei
Netberg Aurora 630 with 48x 25G SFP28 and 16x 100G QSFP28 ports is available from now on.
You can choose from bare metal and ICOS-fueled options.
It has a unique combination of ports, making it's one of a kind in the 25G field.
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Posted By Alex U
Netberg Aurora remote workbench.
Thursday, October 20, 2016 3:49:27 PM Asia/Taipei
Looking to try ICOS or OpenSwitch?
Don’t want to spend a lot of resources to get your PoC working?
Our internal lab with multiple Netberg Aurora switches is available for remote access!
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Posted By Alex U
25G hardware is here!
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 3:46:35 PM Asia/Taipei
Netberg Aurora 620 with 48x 25G SFP28 and 6x 100G QSFP28 ports is available from now on.
You can choose from bare metal and ICOS-fueled options.
Full replacement of 10/40G technology at the same cost to enhance your network!
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Posted By Alex U
ICOS and Linux shell management.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 12:43:44 PM Asia/Taipei
More about ICOS here.
DC switch NOS evolution
For many years, switches were black boxes with management through CLI/web or special API from vendors.
Cumulus Linux was the first product that aimed to change the industry and manage a switch like a Linux server with standard Linux management, monitoring, and provisioning tools. However, Cumulus Linux is aimed at the particular market with heavy L3 usage and offers a limited set of network protocols.
What’s going on with traditional CLI-oriented network OS?
They are going to be open too. Let’s take a look at ICOS, a feature-rich package from Broadcom that serves as a foundation for NOS on their ASICs.
Unlike servers, Ethernet switch does not allow simple Linux deployment with an ASIC drivers. Special integration efforts are required for a proper LED indication management, port mapping, power control, etc. Such integration could be implemented in many ways, let’s take a look at them.
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Posted By Alex U
A fully functional L3 switch below 2000 USD.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3:02:40 PM Asia/Taipei
Aurora 220 switch with ICOS NOS is available at 1999 USD!
Thanks to low-cost Helix4 ASIC and embedded CPU, the Aurora 220 offers a unique combination of performance and features along with redundant power and cooling.
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Posted By Alex U
ICOS release for the Aurora 720 switch.
Monday, February 29, 2016 2:11:27 PM Asia/Taipei
ICOS release for the Aurora 720 switch.
The Aurora 720 switch is available with ICOS NOS for the deployment.
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