SONiC Lite Benefits Enterprises
Explore our lightweight SONiC distribution for DC, Campus, & Edge Deployments for ensuring a unified network environment, along with greater performance, control, sustainability, agility, and business advantages:
Vendor Neutrality
Leverage the white box model
approach and avoid vendor lock-in
Regular NOS Updates
Benefit from regular updates
and security patches
Feature Velocity
Stay ahead of the curve
with ongoing feature development
Customization
Get access to custom
NOS features tailored to your
specific use case
Unified Network Environment
SONiC Lite for DC, Edge & Campus
Deployments, and Community SONiC
on Distribution and Core Layers
Cost-Efficiency
Optimize OPEX
with less-demanding equipment
and a unified network environment
SONiC Lite
Is the Missing Piece
For Your SONiC-Based
Open Networking Transformation
Augment your network infrastructure with SONiC Lite – an enterprise distribution of SONiC by PLVision for cost-effective management and access platforms in DC, edge, and campus deployments. It enables a unified network infrastructure under a single control plane. Explore SONiC Lite’s use cases, feature set, and supported hardware.
Key Functionalities of SONiC Lite
We have streamlined Community SONiC for edge deployments by optimizing the functionalities primarily used in data centers. This SONiC version is enhanced with features essential for reliable and secure performance on access and management switches.
SONiC Lite Features
The access switch pre-defines this feature list:
Management and Security
- TACACS+
- RADIUS
- 802.1x
- OLS Client
- Unified CLI (Cisco-like)
- MACsec**
- Management VRF
L2
- LLDP
- xSTP
- VLAN
- Static LAG
- LACP
- DHCP IPv4/v6 Client
- DHCP IPv4/v6 Relay
- DHCP IPv4/v6 Server
L3
- IPv4/IPv6
- Static routing
- ECMP
- BGP *
- OSPF*
- ISIS*
Others
- QoS
- Storm Control
- PoE++
- ACL
- SONiC 202405 as baseline
Configuration Management
- Backup / Restore
- Full System Reset / Reboot
- Factory Reset Configuration
* Planned for Q2 2025
** Planned for Q3 2025
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SONiC Lite Supported Hardware
SONiC Lite currently supports a select range of switch models. This list is actively expanding and is being updated regularly.
| Vendor | Model | ASIC | Port Config |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
ES-2227-54TS PoE and no PoE | Marvell AC5X family | 32x1G+16x2, 5G+6x25G |
|
ES-2221-54TS PoE and no PoE | Marvell AC5X family | 32x1G+16x2, 5G+6x25G |
 |
ECS4650-54P PoE | Marvell AC5X family | 48x1G+6x25G |
|
ECS4650-54T | Marvell AC5X family | 48x1G+6x25G |
 |
M2-W6510-48GT4V | Broadcom | 48x1G+4x25G |
| Wistron |
|---|
| ES-2227-54TS PoE and non PoE SKU |
| ES-2221-54TS PoE and non PoE SKU |
| Edgecore |
|---|
| ECS4650-54P PoE |
| ECS4650-54T |
| Micas |
|---|
| M2-W6510-48GT4V |
Where to Buy
Elevate your network infrastructure with the Wistron ES-2227-54TS switch and SONiC Lite enterprise distribution – a robust, ready-to-deploy bundle designed for optimized performance, control, sustainability, and agility. Ideal for data centers, campus environments, and edge networks, this solution offers unmatched flexibility within a unified, disaggregated network.
Getting started is easy:
1. Visit the EPS Global webpage.
2. Choose the Wistron ES-2227-54TS switch & SONiC Lite bundle.
3. Submit your request to unlock the full potential of your network infrastructure.
Ready to try the Wistron & SONiC Lite bundle? Follow the link to discover its benefits!
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