PLVision Expands SONiC Lite Hardware Compatibility List with UfiSpace S7801-54XS Switch

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter! Today, PLVision proudly announces partnership with UfiSpace and the expansion of its SONiC Lite Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) with the addition of the S7801-54XS switch. This milestone strengthens the reach of the SONiC Lite network operating system (NOS), PLVision’s SONiC-based distribution for access and management platforms, in DC, campus, and edge deployments.?

UfiSpace S7801-54XS: A Powerful Switch for Modern Data Centers?

The UfiSpace S7801-54XS is an innovative white box switch designed to meet the growing needs of modern data centers. Equipped with 6 x 100G QSFP28 ports and 48 x 10G SFP+ ports, it utilizes Broadcom Trident3-X5 silicon to deliver advanced networking features and robust management capabilities. When combined with SONiC Lite NOS, this powerful bundle enhances Ethernet connectivity, boosts operational efficiency, improves scalability, and optimizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).?

The UfiSpace S7801-54XS switch is built with reliability and ease of maintenance, featuring:?

• A powerful Intel Denverton 4-core processor for superior performance.?

• Redundant, hot-swappable components to ensure high availability and reduced downtime.?

• A compact, space-efficient 1RU form factor, perfect for environments with space constraints.?

Extending Use Cases for Management Switches ?

SONiC Lite, an enterprise distribution of SONiC by PLVision for cost-effective management and access platforms, provides comprehensive networking capabilities for data center, edge, and campus deployments. It supports L2 switching and L3 routing, security features for reliable networks while staying compatible with the latest stable releases of Community SONiC.?

When deployed on management switches, SONiC Lite extends the use of SONiC across various enterprise network infrastructures. The UfiSpace S7801-54XS switch powered by SONiC Lite functions as a leaf or Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch, offering flexible, high-speed connectivity with 100G uplinks and 10G downlinks for computing and storage.?

For enterprise networks, this solution efficiently aggregates services through its 10G ports. With advanced telemetry capabilities, it provides:?

• Deep operational visibility.?

• Proactive monitoring for better network health management.?

• Enhanced efficiency to optimize performance and facilitate effective troubleshooting.?

By deploying the UfiSpace S7801-54XS with SONiC Lite, enterprises benefit from continuous feature updates and bug fixes, ensuring a reliable, modern network infrastructure across data center, edge, and campus environments.?

This partnership between PLVision and UfiSpace reflects a shared commitment to driving innovation and expanding SONiC adoption across diverse network ecosystems.?

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Have specific requirements? Contact us to discuss your unique use case and schedule a meeting with PLVision’s technical experts. Let’s work together to leverage SONiC Lite’s capabilities for enhancing efficiency, reliability, and cost optimization in your data center, edge, or campus network.?

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