Description
The Netberg Aurora 721 is a 100GbE switch suited for Top-of-Rack/Spine Datacenter, Enterprise, and CSP network deployments. It has 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 interfaces and supports up to 128 interfaces using DAC break-out cables.
The system uses Broadcom Trident3-X7 silicon that introduces data plane programmability. The programmable pipeline allows new features to be added after deployment using in-field upgrades, providing capex investment protection for operators.
Support for new overlays and tunneling such as GENEVE, NSH, VXLAN, GPE, MPLS, MPLS over GRE/UDP, GUE, ILA, and PPPoE, new instrumental features bring intelligence to the network and push service capacity to the next level.
Performance is backed by a quad-core Intel Atom C3508 processor, up to 32GB DDR4 memory, and 64GB SSD drive for application deployment. RAS features include a redundant hot-swappable power supply (1+1) and fans (N+1) for lower maintenance costs. The switch has a BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) onboard to provide server-like monitoring and power control functions through a shared Ethernet interface.
The system supports Netberg SONiC as the complete switching package, Ubuntu Linux and OpenBCM Broadcom Core Switch Software Development Kit (SDK) allow custom application development, and InfiniCore Visibility Studio for network visibility and management solutions.
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Aurora 721 spec sheet
Ports | 32x 100G QSFP28 1x 10G SFP+ | Management | 1G RJ45 OOB, RJ45 serial console |
Switching silicon | 3.2Tbps Broadcom Trident3-X7 BCM56870 | PSU | 750W 1+1 RPSU 80+ Platinum |
Latency | <800 ns (PHY-less) | Cooling | 3 N+1 redundant fans |
Packet buffer | 32 MB | Dimensions (DxWxH) | 1U, 480 x 440 x 44 mm |
CPU | Intel® Atom C3508 | Operating temperature | 0~45°C |
DRAM | 8GB DDR4 ECC | Warranty | 3 year |
SSD | 64GB | EMC and safety | FCC, CE, RoHS |
BMC | ASPEED AST2620 | NOS installer | ONIE |
Netberg NOS compatibility
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Aurora 221 | Yes, 202211 | No | Yes | No | No |
Aurora 420 | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Aurora 421 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Aurora 610 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Aurora 615 | Yes, 202012 | No | No | No | No |
Aurora 621 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Aurora 710 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Aurora 715 | Yes, 202012 | No | No | No | No |
Aurora 721 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Aurora 750 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Aurora 810 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Aurora 830 | Yes, 202211 | Yes | Yes | No | No |