The routing world is about to change! 🌐 Asterfusion is taking SONiC beyond switches and into the router era with the powerful Marvell OCTEON 10 DPU!

For too long, the router market has been dominated by closed, legacy systems. But Asterfusion is changing the game with a true commercial-ready, open-source solution.

Our new ET Series Routers/Gateways are powered by SONiC-VPP, offering a high-performance, energy-efficient solution for:

Enterprise network egress
Service provider edge deployments

Ready to embrace the future of open networking? Click to see how Asterfusion is building the next generation of SONiC-based white-box routers! 👇

🔗 https://cloudswit.ch/blogs/sonic-router-era-with-marvell-octeon-10-dpu/

#SONiC #Router #NetworkArchitecture #Marvell #DPU #OpenNetworking #EdgeComputing #Asterfusion #WhiteBoxRouter #CloudComputing

Why settle for community SONiC? 🤯 Asterfusion's Enterprise SONiC Distribution is here to revolutionize your network! 🚀

Enjoy plug-and-play simplicity, continuous updates, and professional support. Our solution goes beyond the data center, offering dedicated versions for campus networks and routers, with compatibility across multiple platforms like Marvell, Broadcom, and Intel.

Key features:

Dual-mode CLI (Cisco-style Klish and Linux Bash)

Integrated Network Packet Broker functionality

Ready to upgrade? Click to learn how Asterfusion surpasses community SONiC and redefines network management!

🔗 Read the Full Blog Post

#SONiC #NetworkOS #Asterfusion #EnterpriseIT #DataCenter #NetworkEngineer #WhiteBoxSwitch #OpenNetworking

🏫 Redefining Campus Networks with SONiC & OpenWiFi
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are transforming campus connectivity by embracing open networking solutions. In a recent deployment, an MSP leveraged Asterfusion's enterprise-grade SONiC switches and OpenWiFi-compatible access points to build a scalable, cost-effective network across multiple buildings housing hundreds of tenants.

Key highlights from the case study:

Unified Management: The Asteria Controller enables centralized management of both wired and wireless networks, streamlining operations and reducing complexity.

Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Automated deployment and configuration minimize manual intervention, accelerating setup times.

📖 Dive into the full case study:
🔗 Case Study: How Asterfusion’s SONiC & OpenWiFi Campus Network Empowers MSP

#OpenNetworking #SONiC #OpenWiFi #CampusNetwork #MSP #Asterfusion #NetworkAutomation

🚀 AI Fabric Needs More Than Just GPUs
To meet the demands of AI inference workloads, Paratera partnered with Asterfusion to build a high-performance, open-networking-based fabric using:
• SONiC-based switches
• Lossless Ethernet w/ ECN & PFC
• Disaggregated architecture for scale-out

This isn’t theory—this is production.

📘 Case study covers:
• RoCEv2 + 25/100/400G deployments
• Cluster-level performance design
• Why open networking beats legacy black-box switches

🔗 https://cloudswit.ch/blogs/paratera-asterfusion-build-ai-inference-network/

#AIInfrastructure #SONiC #RoCE #OpenNetworking #800G #DataCenterDesign #Asterfusion #Paratera #CloudSwit #TechCaseStudy

🔐 MACsec: Layer 2 Encryption for Modern Networks
When IPsec or TLS are too high in the stack, MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) offers an efficient way to secure Ethernet frames at Layer 2—with low latency and line-rate performance.

In this post:
• How MACsec works (SCI, SAK, EAPoL)
• Trust model: Secure vs. insecure ports
• Hardware dependencies & deployment scope
• Typical use cases in data centers and enterprise access

📖 Full breakdown here:
🔗 https://cloudswit.ch/blogs/what-is-macsec-and-how-does-it-work/

#MACsec #8021AE #NetworkSecurity #L2Encryption #DataCenter #ZeroTrust #SONiC #CloudSwit #OpenNetworking #NetSec

🧠 SONiC + MPLS on Campus Switches? It’s Happening.
MPLS used to be reserved for large-scale service provider networks—but now, we’re seeing SONiC-based campus switches evolving to support MPLS use cases.

In this post, we cover:
• Why SONiC matters in open networking
• How MPLS fits into campus scenarios
• Hardware considerations for SONiC+MPLS
• The role of merchant silicon (Tofino, Trident3)

📘 Full breakdown here:
🔗 https://cloudswit.ch/blogs/sonic-powered-campus-switch-support-mpls/

#SONiC #MPLS #OpenNetworking #CampusNetwork #NetworkEngineering #CloudSwit #MerchantSilicon #WhiteboxSwitching

⚙️ Inside Asterfusion’s 800G AI Switch Architecture

AI workloads demand ultra-high bandwidth and low latency. Asterfusion’s 800G switch architecture delivers both—with a focus on open hardware, precision timing, and energy-efficient design.

In this post, we cover:
🔸 Why 800G switching is critical for next-gen AI clusters
🔸 How Asterfusion’s design balances speed, scale, and sustainability
🔸 The use of Broadcom Jericho3-AI & Tomahawk5 chips
🔸 Why their disaggregated model matters for AI networking

🔗 Explore the full breakdown: https://cloudswit.ch/blogs/asterfusions-800g-ai-switch-architecture

#800G #AISwitch #DataCenterNetworking #Asterfusion #Broadcom #OpenNetworking #HyperscaleAI #NetworkArchitecture

📡 Simplifying Wi-Fi Deployment with OpenWiFi Network Controllers

Managing Wi-Fi infrastructure shouldn’t be a vendor lock-in headache. That’s where OpenWiFi steps in — an open-source, cloud-native network controller redefining how wireless networks are deployed and managed.

In this blog, we explore:
✅ What makes OpenWiFi different from traditional WLAN solutions
✅ How disaggregated architecture benefits MSPs and enterprises
✅ Key features like cloud orchestration and multi-vendor support
✅ Real-world impact on cost, control, and scalability

🔗 Read the full post: https://cloudswit.ch/blogs/openwifi-network-controller-simplify-deployment

#OpenWiFi #NetworkController #WLAN #WiFiDeployment #OpenNetworking #CloudNetworking #DisaggregatedNetworking

Is your organization struggling with network management complexity? What tools have you found effective? Let's discuss in the comments!

#OpenNetworking #AI #NetworkAutomation #SONiC #CumulusLinux #IntentBasedNetworking #DataCenter #AIIFD2
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🎓 Case Study(I): Asterfusion’s Open Campus Network Solution at Bohai University of Technology 🌐

Bohai University of Technology in China serves over 13,000 faculty and students across an expansive 800-acre campus. With the rapid growth in teaching, research, and device connectivity, the university faced increasing network demands. Learn how Asterfusion’s Open Campus Network Solution helped upgrade their infrastructure to meet future needs.

Stay tuned for more insights into this transformative project! 🚀

#CampusNetwork #TechSolution #Education #Networking #OpenNetworking #Asterfusion #Innovation
https://cloudswit.ch/blogs/case-study-open-campus-network-solution-at-university/

💥 LAST DAY 💥

It's your very last chance to submit to the #EverythingOpen #CfP today - 1st October, AoE.

We're just 25 submissions away from an excellent prize, courtesy of our Session Selection Co-chairs, @saera and @kattekrab

Help us connect #linux, #OpenSource, #OpenData, #OpenKnowledge, #OpenScience, #OpenHardware, #OpenGLAM, #OpenAPI, #OpenNetworking, #OpenAI, #OpenML, #OpenStandards folx together and share your stories.

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A huge thank you to the hundreds of authors who have submitted already - our Session Selection Committee are already reviewing!

Into #linux, #OpenSource, #OpenData, #OpenKnowledge, #OpenScience, #OpenHardware, #OpenGLAM, #OpenAPI, #OpenNetworking, #OpenAI, #OpenML, #OpenStandards, or the #communities that support them?

Now's your last chance!

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🚨 HURRY!

You have just over 24 hours to submit to the #EverythingOpen #CfP, which is open today, Anywhere on Earth (AoE).

Into #linux, #OpenSource, #OpenData, #OpenKnowledge, #OpenScience, #OpenHardware, #OpenGLAM, #OpenAPI, #OpenNetworking, #OpenAI, #OpenML, #OpenStandards, or the #communities that support them?

Submit your proposal NOW!

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The #EverythingOpen #CfP Call for Sessions is open until September 22nd - just a few more days to submit your proposal about #linux, #OpenSource, #OpenData, #OpenKnowledge, #OpenScience, #OpenHardware, #OpenGLAM, #OpenAPI, #OpenNetworking, #OpenAI, #OpenML, #OpenStandards, or the #communities that support them!

Boosts appreciated.

Join us in #Tarntanya / #Adelaide Jan 20-22nd, 2025.

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Wow! Our Call for Sessions #CfP has proven incredibly popular, and we're delighted to see so many high-quality proposals being submitted.

#EverythingOpen #CfP is open until Sep 22nd

If you love #linux, #OpenSource, #OpenData, #OpenKnowledge, #OpenScience, #OpenHardware, #OpenGLAM, #OpenAPI, #OpenNetworking, #OpenAI, #OpenML, #OpenStandards, or the #communities that support them, then we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in #Tarntanya / #Adelaide Jan 20-22nd, 2025.

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Do I need 100Gb between my switches in my home office? Of course not. Am I going to use it if I have it? Hell yeah I am.

#sonic #opennetworking #qsfp28 #onie

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