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Network Operating System

Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell Technologies

Open-source, containerized network OS with enterprise-grade features, AI-driven enhancements, and global support. From edge to core to cloud.

Available in Enterprise, Cloud, and Lite bundles. First SONiC distribution with FIPS 140-2 and USGv6 security certifications.

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Enterprise SONiC Distribution
Why Enterprise SONiC

Transforming Modern Networking

SONiC, originally built for hyperscale public clouds, has emerged as a versatile and reliable networking solution now transforming enterprises, private clouds, and service providers. Dell's distribution enhances this platform with enterprise-grade features, rigorous hardening, and global support.

Open Source Innovation

Built on Dell's longstanding commitment to the SONiC community. Over 1 million lines of code and 5,000+ bug fixes contributed back to the community.

AI, Data Center & Edge Ready

Field-tested in hyperscale environments, validated for enterprise. Adaptive Routing and RoCE congestion control optimize AI traffic flows for better workload performance.

Unmatched Hardware Flexibility

Supports a broad portfolio of Dell PowerSwitch platforms plus select third-party switches. LPO optics for reduced power consumption and advanced connectivity.

Enterprise SONiC Use Cases
Common Use Cases

One OS, Every Workload

GenAI Fabric

GPU-to-GPU

CSP Networking

Cloud Service

Enterprise

L2/L3/Overlay

Edge / DC

Distributed

Management

Orchestration

Security

FIPS / USGv6

Key Features

Enterprise-Grade Capabilities

AI-Driven Enhancements

Dynamic load balancing, resilient hashing, RoCE congestion control, and adaptive routing to maintain peak performance with minimal latency for GenAI workloads.

Centralized Management

OpenConfig, REST APIs, gNMI, and streaming telemetry. Dell SmartFabric Manager for SONiC streamlines deployment, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Validated Workloads

Fully tested for AI, VxRail, VCF, PowerFlex, PowerStore NVMe/TCP, Microsoft Azure Stack, OpenStack, and cloud-optimized edge deployments.

Security Certifications

First SONiC distribution with FIPS 140-2 and USGv6-R1. Secure boot, image verification, TACACS, RADIUS, RBAC, MFA, and TLS for syslog/RADIUS/LDAP.

Top 5 Reasons

Why Adopt Dell's Enterprise SONiC

Large collaborative community provides greater innovation, interoperability and flexibility. Dell has contributed over 1 million lines of code and 5,000+ bug fixes with a dedicated roadmap for Enterprise, Telco, Edge, and GenAI use cases.

Simplified design, management and monitoring of powerful Ethernet fabrics. Adaptive Routing and RoCE congestion control optimize traffic flows for better workload performance.

SmartFabric Manager for SONiC provides simplified management, validated blueprints and fabric resiliency. Standards-based REST and gNMI APIs integrate with common third-party management tools.

Full control of your technology stack from hardware to software to management tools. Rapid adoption of new ASICs and form factors, including select non-Dell switches for greater flexibility.

Hardened, tested and validated across Dell PowerSwitch and select third-party platforms. World-class supply chain with support spanning 170 countries and 60K+ partner professionals.
Supported Platforms

Enterprise SONiC 4.5 Compatibility

PowerSwitch Z-Series

Z9864F-ON, Z9664F-ON, Z9432F-ON, Z9332F-ON, Z9264F-ON

PowerSwitch S-Series

S5448F-ON, S5248F-ON, S5232F-ON, S5224F-ON, S5212F-ON, S4348F/T-ON, S3248T

PowerSwitch E-Series

E3248PXE-ON, E3248P-ON

PowerSwitch N-Series

N3248TE-ON, N3248P

Technical Specifications

Protocol & Feature Support

AI, Core & Edge Features
  • BGPv4/v6, BGP Unnumbered
  • EVPN with Multihoming
  • ECMP, UCMP, Dynamic Load Balancing
  • RoCEv2 with DCBx
  • PFC, ECN, WRED, QoS
  • Adaptive Routing
  • VXLAN (L2 & L3)
  • OSPFv2/v3, Static Routing
  • MCLAG, LACP Fallback
  • PoE, PoE+, UPoE
  • NAT, Policy Based Routing
  • Multicast (IGMP, PIM-SSM)
Management & Orchestration
  • Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
  • gNMI, REST, MF-CLI
  • OpenConfig Models
  • SmartFabric Manager for SONiC
  • Silicon Analytics (IFA 2.0, Drop Monitor)
  • sFlow, ERSPAN/Everflow
  • Ansible Collection
  • Telegraf, Prometheus
  • SNMPv2/v3
Security & Certifications
  • FIPS 140-2
  • USGv6-R1
  • Secure Boot & Image Verification
  • TACACS, RADIUS, RBAC
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • L2 & L3 ACL
  • TLS for Syslog/RADIUS/LDAP
Validated Solutions
  • VxRail, PowerStore, PowerFlex PNA
  • Microsoft Azure Stack, OpenStack
Dell Technologies Services

Plan, Deploy, Manage & Support

Consulting

Expert strategies for transformation

Deployment

ProDeploy for AI and networking

Management

Residency and Managed Services

Support

ProSupport with AI-driven tools

Education

IT skills and certification

Documentation

Resources

Spec Sheet

Complete feature list, platforms, and technical specifications.

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AI Fabric Guides

How Enterprise SONiC powers lossless AI fabrics with RoCEv2 and DCQCN.

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