UfiSpace, a global provider of disaggregated networking hardware, and PLVision, a European leader in open networking technologies, announced a collaboration that brings the UfiSpace S6301-56STP access and management switch into the SONiC Lite Hardware Compatibility List (HCL).
This integration enables organizations to deploy SONiC Lite – PLVision’s enterprise-ready lightweight distribution of SONiC – on UfiSpace’s PoE-enabled management platform for data center, edge, and campus environments. Our networking solution optimizes infrastructure costs and provides flexible scalability for out-of-band management and device power delivery.
About the UfiSpace S6301-56STP
The S6301-56STP is a versatile, high-density L2/L3 switch built specifically for out-of-band management in enterprise and SMB environments. Powered by Broadcom’s Trident3-X2 (BCM56277) chipset, it delivers a balanced mix of port density and performance, with 48 × 100M/1G RJ-45 ports and 8 × 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks. With an aggregate throughput of up to 130 Gbps, it’s well-suited for reliable, scalable OOB management deployments.
The built-in IEEE 802.3af/at PoE support removes the need for separate power injectors or dedicated PoE switches, which simplifies cabling and cuts installation costs in practice. The switch also ships with hot-swappable PSUs and fan modules, a dedicated management port, RJ45 console, and USB access for local admin work. Physically, it’s 17.32″ x 17.32″ x 1.72″ – a standard 1U footprint.
What SONiC Lite Adds
PLVision’s SONiC Lite builds on the foundation of Community SONiC, extending compatibility to a wider range of hardware platforms. It delivers:
- Enterprise functionality – Access-level features, including PoE, 802.1X, RADIUS, plus comprehensive automation APIs.
- Hardware efficiency – Optimized for affordable, low-spec white box platforms with minimal CPU, RAM, and storage requirements.
- Unified operations – SDN-ready architecture that seamlessly integrates with existing SONiC deployments and community tools.
- Community-based NOS with a transparent roadmap and customer-driven innovation.
Organizations can simplify their network architecture by deploying SONiC Lite at the access and aggregation layers and Community SONiC at the distribution and core layers, improving operational efficiency, extending infrastructure lifespan, and optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) through smarter resource allocation.
Why This Matters
Out-of-band management infrastructure often gets overlooked when organizations modernize their networks. Our collaboration brings open networking principles into that layer, giving teams the same kind of hardware flexibility and vendor independence they expect from their core and distribution switches. For organizations that are already running SONiC elsewhere, adding the S6301-56STP means they’re not introducing a separate management paradigm just for their OOB network.
The PLVision-UfiSpace collaboration pairs UfiSpace’s hardware engineering capabilities with PLVision’s SONiC Lite software distribution to deliver enterprise-grade out-of-band management. The outcome is a simpler operating model, predictable lifecycle maintenance, and greater long-term adaptability as infrastructure needs evolve.
About UfiSpace
UfiSpace is the leading provider of open networking solutions that enhance connectivity for telecommunication companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Our mission is to enable agile, disaggregated networks, empowering customers to navigate evolving needs. Committed to growth and sustainability, we drive industry transformation through collaboration with partners, customers, and our supply chain, fostering innovation and adaptability in network transitions.
About PLVision
As a European leader in open, disaggregated technologies, PLVision delivers custom vendor-agnostic software networking solutions, giving you full control, lower costs, and future-ready scalability. We offer complete solutions, from A to Z. No matter who you are – a startup or an enterprise – we will become your magic wand.
About SONiC Lite
SONiC Lite is an enterprise distribution of SONiC by PLVision for cost-effective management and access platforms in data center, edge, and campus deployments. SONiC Lite enables the construction of networks using less demanding and more affordable networking equipment while remaining hardware vendor-neutral and contains all the key features of SONiC needed for your use case (L2 switching, L3 routing, security, etc.).