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CX202P-24Y-M-H

24 x 25Gb SFP28/ 10Gb SFP+, 2x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, L3 Core/Leaf Switch, Marvell Aldrin 3 Chip 

  • 24-Port 25Gb/10G+ 2x100Gb/40G
  • Powered by Enterprise SONiC Distribution & Marvell Aldrin3
  • Supports MC-LAG, VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, BFD, IPSG, IPV6, etc.
  • Supports MACsec, providing layer 2 encryption for secure
  • Designed to excel as a Distribution/Aggregation switch
  • Top-of-Rack/Leaf switches for private clouds or small data centers
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24x25Gb SFP28, 2x100Gb QSFP28 L3 Aggregation & Leaf Switch, Enterprise SONiC Ready, Marcsec, VXLAN, BGP-EVPN

The Asterfusion CX202P-24Y-M-H is a 24×25G aggregation switch with 2×100G QSFP28 uplinks, powered by the Marvell Aldrin 3 chipset in a compact 1RU form factor. It delivers high throughput, dense connectivity, and operational efficiency in a sleek and space-saving design.
Running on AsterNOS, the commercial SONiC-based NOS, this Layer 3 switch offers a comprehensive feature set—from industry-standard routing protocols like OSPF and BGP to advanced capabilities such as VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, MLAG, and IPv6. Optional PTP and MPLS support enables deployment across diverse, high-performance, and time-sensitive applications.
Enterprise-Grade Security: With MACsec (Media Access Control Security), the CX202P-24Y-M-H delivers layer 2 encryption for secure, high-speed connectivity, protecting your campus or enterprise network from eavesdropping or tampering, all with minimal impact on performance.
In modern network architectures, the CX202P-24Y-M-H typically serves as a distribution/aggregation switch, but in small to mid-sized networks, it can also double as a cost-effective Top-of-Rack (ToR)/Leaf switch, providing a flexible and versatile solution for private clouds or compact data centers.

Specifications

Ports24 x 25G SFP28, 2 x 100G QSFP28Switch ASICMarvell Aldrin3
Switching Capacity800GbpsMac Address Entries32K
Forwarding Rate810MppsIPv4 Prefix Routes266K
RAM4GBIPv6 Prefix Routes133K
Flash Memory32GB eMMCARP Entries16K
Max. Power Consumption130WInput Range100-240V AC
Packet Buffer8MBPower Module1+1 Hot-pluggable
Rack Space1RUFan Modules2+1 Hot-pluggable
Dimensions (HxWxD)44 x 440 x 470mmAirflowFront to Rear
Weight8.6KGOperating Temperature0 - 45℃

Optimized Software for Advanced Workloads-AsterNOS

AsterNOS is the pre-installed network operating system on Asterfusion’s CX-M Series campus switches. Built on SONiC, but enhanced far beyond the open-source version, AsterNOS delivers a rich set of enterprise-grade features tailored for modern campus and enterprise office environments. It supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, advanced routing, and virtualization capabilities such as VXLAN and BGP-EVPN—along with powerful extensions like MPLS and MacSec for more specialized use cases. Smart, secure, and simple to manage, AsterNOS is purpose-built to power high-performance, always-on campus networks with ease and confidence.
Feature Lists ↓

Optimized Software for Advanced Workloads – AsterNOS

AsterNOS is the pre-installed network operating system on Asterfusion’s CX-M Series campus switches. Built on SONiC, but enhanced far beyond the open-source version, AsterNOS delivers a rich set of enterprise-grade features tailored for modern campus and enterprise office environments. It supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, advanced routing, and virtualization capabilities such as VXLAN and BGP-EVPN—along with powerful extensions like MPLS and MacSec for more specialized use cases. Smart, secure, and simple to manage, AsterNOS is purpose-built to power high-performance, always-on campus networks with ease and confidence.
Feature Lists ↓

Software Features

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Layer 3 Features

  • IPv4/v6 Dual Stack
  • Policy Based Routing
  • Resilient ECMP
  • ARP-to-Host
  • VRF
  • Bi-Directional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
  • IGMP v2/v3
  • Route Map
  • VRRP
  • GRE
  • Routing Protocols: OSPF v2/v3, BGP, MP-BGP

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Virtualization Features

  • VXLAN Centralized/Distributed Gateway
  • EVPN Type 2/3/5

    Quality of Service (QoS)

  • 8 Queues per Port
  • 802.1p Based Classification
  • DSCP Based Classification
  • Strict priority queueing
  • DWRR Scheduling
  • Policing/Shaping
  • Rate Limiting

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Management and Monitoring

  • Asteria Campus Controller
  • Industry Standard CLI
  • Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
  • SNMP v1/v2/v3
  • sFlow
  • Port Mirroring
  • Syslog
  • Log Management
  • PTP IEEE 1588v2 (TC and BC)
  • Containerized Custom Tools
  • BGP/BFD Operational Status

Quality Certifications

ISO-9001-SGS
ISO-14001-SGS
ISO-45001-SGS
ISO-IEC-27001-SGS
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Features

25/100G High-Speed Ports Enable Flexible Network Scaling

Boasting 24×25GbE and 2×100GbE ports, the device supports interface splitting via breakout cables, which helps enhance the efficiency of network resource usage and accommodate diverse application scenarios.

800 Gbps

Switching Capacity

800 Mpps

Forwarding Rate

8 MB

Packet Buffer

1+1 Hot Pluggable PSU Supplies and 3 Hot Pluggable Fan Modules

The two power supplies support hot-swap replacement without powering down the system.
The hot-pluggable fans feature automatic speed adjustment and are complemented by a redundant backup fan, thereby enhancing system stability and reducing power consumption.

Advanced Routing Capabilities

Equipped with powerful routing capabilities, including static routing, VRF, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, and MP-BGP, this model ensures flexible network segmentation and dynamic route management for demanding enterprise and campus environments.
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Comprehensive Virtualization Feature Set

This model supports full network virtualization features:
GRE/static GRE tunnels for point-to-point overlays, plus VXLAN with BGP-EVPN for scalable L2/L3 virtualization across distributed environments.
Perfect for flexible, multi-tenant campus/enterprise networks.
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Harness MPLS Capabilities for Seamless Redundancy and Resilient Path Engineering

This switch model supports robust MPLS functionality, enabling efficient label-switched path management and seamless traffic forwarding across complex networks. It delivers active-active-like reliability through MPLS-based redundancy mechanisms, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for mission-critical applications.

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MACSec

Supports MACsec (Media Access Control Security), providing layer 2 encryption for secure, high-speed connectivity across your campus or enterprise network.
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Advanced Network Protection Features

This model provides strong L2/L3 security for network edge and core, including storm control, DHCPv4/v6 Snooping, ND Snooping, RA Guard, and SAVI (source IP validation). It adds DAI, IP Source Guard (IPv4/IPv6), and CoPP to block spoofing, man-in-the-middle attacks, and control plane overload—ensuring a secure, resilient network.attacks, and control plane overload—ensuring a secure and resilient network environment.
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BFD-Based Link Fault Detection & Re-routing in Sub-50ms

BFD-based link fault detection and sub-50ms re-routing capabilities ensure rapid, reliable failover across critical routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS, minimizing network downtime and maintaining uninterrupted traffic flow even during unexpected link failures.

Achieve seamless redundancy and active-active reliability with MC-LAG support.

MC-LAG support enables networks to maintain uninterrupted connectivity through seamless redundancy and active-active reliability,
ensuring zero downtime and optimal performance during link or device failures.

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Unified Visualization, Management & O&M with OpenWiFi Network Controller

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Our campus switches, powered by enterprise SONiC, integrate with a TIP OpenWiFi – based controller. This integration enables unified monitoring, automated deployment, and streamlined operations.​
Key features include intelligent topology planning, ZTP, real – time network visualization, and script – based automation. With centralized remote management and flexible deployment options (cloud or on – premise), this solution offers full control over the entire campus network, from APs to switches. It helps IT teams optimize performance, speed up troubleshooting, and scale easily. →For more←

Network Packet Broker Functionality (Optional)

The SONiC-based campus switches CX-M series take full advantage of SONiC’s open and containerized architecture, and fully leverage its capabilities by installing the new APP-PB container and deploying packet broker docker functionality on SONiC.

This integration unlocks a range of advanced features, including traffic mirroring, raw data tagging, filtering, aggregation, preprocessing, load balancing, and output replication. →For more←

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The SONiC-based campus switches CX-M series take full advantage of SONiC’s open and containerized architecture, and fully leverage its capabilities by installing the new APP-PB container and deploying packet broker docker functionality on SONiC.

This integration unlocks a range of advanced features, including traffic mirroring, raw data tagging, filtering, aggregation, preprocessing, load balancing, and output replication. →For more←

Enterprise SONiC 24-port 25Gb Switch Support PTP (Optional)

CX202P-24Y-M-H 24-port 25G switches fully support IEEE 1588 PTPv2 and SMPTE 2059-2 standards through hardware and software. The hardware port supports PTP as a Boundary Clock (BC) or Transparent Clock (TC), with customizable modules to fit customer needs. On the software side, Asterfusion leads the way in implementing and optimizing PTP in SONiC, delivering top performance on our AsterNOS Enterprise Distribution. Currently, it supports PTP Class C with a maximum time error of ≤10 ns. →For More←

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What’s in the box

CX202P-24Y-M-H 24 Port 25G L3 Core Leaf Switch 5

Warranty

2-year hardware warranty.
1-year free software upgrades and technical support.
Enterprise SONiC software lifetime license included.

Warranty

2-year hardware warranty.
1-year free software upgrades and technical support.
Enterprise SONiC software lifetime license included.

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SFP28 Ports
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24x 25G SFP28
48x 25G SFP28
48x 25G SFP28
Management Layer
L3+
L3+
L3+
L3+
Power Supply
1+1 Hot-pluggable
1+1 Hot-pluggable
1+1 Hot-pluggable
1+1 Hot-pluggable
Fan
3 Built-in
2+1 Hot-pluggable
4+1 Hot-pluggable
3+1 Hot-pluggable
Optional DPU Support
No
No
Yes(optional)
No
OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, MLAG, IPV6, PTP, QoS, MPLS
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

FAQ

What are the feature that your SONiC support?
It built on top of standard Linux systems and with SONiC/SAI as its kernel is characterized by fully open structure, completely decoupled hardware and software, loosely unionized software modules, high reliability architecture, and easy functional expansion. It leverages the latest technologies such as containers and in-memory database.
Does AsterNOS can run on other vendor’s hardware?
Our SONiC based AsterNOS can perfect run on our own hardware, in theory it can run on other vendor’s Tofino based hardware, there wil be a problem on verifng the compatibility between our software and other vedor’s hardware,we can arrange a meeting call discuss specically. I strongly suggest you to use our own hardware, which supports the best software compatibility, tech support, hardware stability and of course very good cost.
Is there any license fee or software support fee that we need to pay for your version of SONiC?

Usually our AsterNOS runs on our own hardware (for Tofino and Teralynx), we provide either bare metal hardware, or hardware with AsterNOS, there is some amount of software cost if you choose H/W and S/W bundle, but this bundle should be more cost effective than today’s WhiteBox from one vendor and NOS from another vendor.

Does AsterNOS Suport Intel，Broadcom?
Our AsterNOS software support intel ,not Broadcom.
What is the difference SONiC and P4, and also tell us the difference of your NOS and those similar.
SONiC is used in most data center fabric as the basic OS, our software work on both innovium and marvell makes SONiC be able to run these switch chips smoothly, which is our value to help people who want to use innovated features on today’s new switch chip other than broadcom.
P4 is another approach for today’s network disaggregation, it has pretty good usability in niche markets like gateway, load balance or NPB, in these market when people also want to be part of cloud eco system, they need a way to combine P4 with SONiC, that’s what we are doing, we help people to implement these applications in SONiC way.
Is it easy for us to change and use the functions (Software) provided by Asterfusion, or to add functions related to the packet control and management function (OAM)?
It depends on your application, in general you can easily start from either SDE or SONiC to all the functions about date plane and management plane.
What is the scope of the software source code that can be distributed and the source code that cannot be provided?
SONiC community source code and our patch are available as source code.

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