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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

ICOS release for the Aurora 720 switch.

The Aurora 720 switch is available with ICOS NOS for the deployment.