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CX308P-48Y-N-V2

48 x 25Gb SFP28, 8 x 100Gb QSFP28 Data Center TOR Switch, Enterprise SONiC NOS Installed, Marvell Falcon

Highlights
  • Powered by Asterfusion’s Enterprise SONiC Distribution
  • Built on Marvell Falcon for enhanced IPv4 routing table capacity
  • Feature‑rich: RoCEv2, EVPN multihoming, BGP‑EVPN, INT telemetry, and more
  • Ideal as a leaf/TOR switch in cloud‑scale data center environments
  • Purpose-built for Broadcast, Finance, Telecom and Smart Grid scenarios
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25Gb Data Center Switch

Enterprise SONiC 48-Port 25G QSFP28, 8-Port 100G Data Center Leaf(TOR) Switch

The Asterfusion CX308-48Y-N-V2 is a 48-port 25G TOR switch with 8 ports 100G QSFP28 uplinks, suited for data center top-of-rack (ToR) switch, enterprise, and cloud service provider network deployments. At 25G data center switch’s core is the Marvell Falcon 2.0T ASIC, boasting a large IPv4 routing table capacity that effortlessly handles extensive BGP routing and supports multi-tenant virtual networks, ideal for large-scale cloud data center environments.

Enterprise SONiC 64-Port 200G QSFP56 Dater Center Leaf/Spine Switch Low Latency 

The Asterfusion CX308-48Y-N-V2 is a powerful ToR switch featuring 48 high-speed 25G QSFP28 ports alongside 8 ultra-fast 100G QSFP28 uplinks. Engineered for demanding data center leaf deployments, enterprise networks, and cloud service providers, it delivers exceptional performance and scalability.
At its core is the Marvell Falcon 2.0T ASIC, boasting a large IPv4 routing table capacity that effortlessly handles extensive BGP routing and supports multi-tenant virtual networks—ideal for large-scale cloud data center environments.

Enterprise SONiC

Preload

2600Mpps

Packet Forwarding Rate

288K/144K

IPv4/IPv6 Routes

KEY POINTS

Key Facts

Enterprise SONiC

Preload

2600Mpps

Packet Forwarding Rate

288K/144K

IPV4/IPV6 Routes

Optimized Software
for Advanced Workloads
– AsterNOS

With Asterfusion’s enterprise-grade SONiC operating system pre-installed, the CX308 ensures seamless integration into modern data center fabrics. It comes packed with advanced features including RoCEv2, EVPN multihoming, BGP-EVPN, and INT telemetry, providing your network with unmatched flexibility, reliability, and comprehensive visibility.
Feature Lists ↓

Optimized Software for Advanced Workloads – AsterNOS

With Asterfusion’s enterprise-grade SONiC operating system pre-installed, the CX308 ensures seamless integration into modern data center fabrics. It comes packed with advanced features including RoCEv2, EVPN multihoming, BGP-EVPN, and INT telemetry, providing your network with unmatched flexibility, reliability, and comprehensive visibility.

Feature Lists ↓

Virtualization

VXLAN
BGP EVPN
EVPN Multihoming

Zero Packet Loss

RoCEv2 for AI/ML, HPC, Storage
PFC/PFC Watchdog/ECN
QCN/DCQCN/DCTCP

High Reliability

ECMP/Elastic Hash
MC-LAG
BFD for BGP & OSPF

Ops Automation

Python and Ansible, ZTP
In-band Network Telemetry
SPAN/ERSPAN Monitoring

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Virtualization

VXLAN
BGP EVPN
EVPN Multihoming

High Reliability

ECMP/Elastic Hash
MC-LAG
BFD for BGP & OSPF

Zero Packet Loss

RoCEv2 for AI/ML, HPC, Storage
PFC/PFC Watchdog/ECN
QCN/DCQCN/DCTCP

Ops Automation

Python and Ansible, ZTP
In-band Network Telemetry
SPAN/ERSPAN Monitoring

Specifications

Ports48x 25G SFP28
8x 100G QSFP28		Switch ChipFalcon 98CX8514
CPUBroadwell DE D-1508Number of VLANs4,094
Switching Capacity2.0 TbpsMAC Address Entries128000
Forwarding Rate2,600 MppsJumbo Frame9,216
SDRAMDDR4 16 GBARP Entries92,000
SSD Memory128 GBIPv4/IPv6 RoutesIPv4: 288,000 Host + 288,000 Prefix
IPv6: 144,000 Host + 144,000 Prefix
Packet Buffer24 MBLatency~1400ns
Hot-swappable AC Power Supplies2 (1+1 Redundancy)Max. Power Consumption<480W
Hot-swappable Fans4 (3+1 Redundancy)MTBF>100,000 Hours
Dimensions (HxWxD)44x 440x 515mmRack Units1 RU
Weight10.5KGThermal AirflowFront-to-Rear

Quality Certifications

ISO-9001-SGS
ISO-14001-SGS
ISO-45001-SGS
ISO-IEC-27001-SGS
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Application Scenarios

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Features

PTP Support for Ultra-Precise Clock Synchronization (Optional)

Data Center switches deliver 10ns high-precision PTP (IEEE 1588v2) synchronization with TC/BC/OC clock modes.
Supporting multiple profiles and One-step/Two-step mechanisms, it provides carrier-grade timing for Telecom, Finance, Power Grid, and Broadcast industries.
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Full RoCEv2 Support for Ultra-Low Latency and Lossless Networking

Asterfusion 25G switches deliver full RoCEv2 support with ultra-low latency and
near-zero CPU overhead. Combined with PFC and ECN for advanced congestion control, it enables a true lossless network.
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Asterfusion Network Monitoring & Visualization

AsterNOS supports Node Exporter to send CPU, traffic, packet loss, latency, and RoCE congestion metrics to Prometheus.
Paired with Grafana, it enables real-time, visual insight into network performance.
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O&M in Minutes, Not Days

Automate with Easy RoCE, ZTP, Python and Ansible,  SPAN / ERSPAN Monitoring & more—cutting config time, errors, and costs.
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Comparison of Data Center Switches Based on Marvell Falcon

CX732Q-N-V2CX532P-N-V2CX308P-48Y-N-V2
Port Speeds32x400G, 2x10G32x100G, 2x10G8x100G, 48x25G, 2x10G
Hot-swappable PSUs and FANs1+1 PSUs, 5+1 FANs1+1 PSUs, 4+1 FANs1+1 PSUs, 3+1 FANs
MC-LAG√√√
BGP/MP-BGP√√√
EVPN√√√
BGP EVPN-Multihoming√√√
RoCEv2√√√
PFC √√√
ECN√√√
INT×××
Packet Spray×××
Flowlet×××
Auto Load Balancing×××
INT-based Routing×××
WCMP×××

Panel

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What’s in box

FAQs

1. What are the differences between the CX-N and CX-N-V2 series ?

The main difference lies in the ASIC used: the CX-N series uses the Teralynx chipset, while the CX-N-V2 series uses the Prestera Falcon chipset.
The choice of chipset determines the performance differences between the two. The first notable difference is in support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing table entries: CX-N-V2 products with the Falcon chipset offer larger tables, supporting 288K IPv4 entries and 144K IPv6 entries. The second significant difference is PTP support: CX-N-V2 with Falcon supports PTP, whereas the CX-N series does not.

2. What NOS can both CX-N and CX-N-V2 series run?

Both series run Enterprise SONiC NOS. They support L2/L3 functions, EVPN multi-homing, RoCE, and other features.

3. How to choose between CX-N and CX-N-V2 ?

If you require PTP functionality and larger routing table capacity, the CX-N-V2 series is the appropriate choice.

4. Which RDMA-capable NICs (e.g., Mellanox ConnectX-4/5/6, Broadcom, Intel) and drivers have been validated on your CX-N series switches?

All major RDMA-capable NICs, including Mellanox ConnectX-4/5/6, Broadcom, and Intel, as well as their standard drivers, have been validated on our CX-N series switches.

5. If you have any recommendations for setting up an NVMe-oF, any documentation/case studies?

We have successfully deployed NVMe-oF solutions for several customers. Please contact bd@cloudswit.ch to get case study~

6. Is IPv4: 288K / IPv6: 144K the maximum hardware-supported routing entries? Will it affect other features?
IPv4: 288K / IPv6: 144K are the maximum values supported by the switch hardware. Thanks to the Layer-3 Wire-Speed Routing Engine, it achieves wire-speed routing without affecting other features.
7. Is 2600Mpps wire-speed forwarding? What packet sizes are supported?
2600Mpps is the packet forwarding value tested based on small packets of 64B. Under 64B small packets, it is not wire-speed forwarding. The minimum byte size for wire-speed forwarding is 170B, at which point the packet forwarding rate is 2631Mpps.
8. Does it support the FRR routing stack? Does it support the full protocol stack for BGP/OSPF/ISIS?
AsterNOS is based on the FRRouting (FRR) stack, providing powerful and reliable control plane functionality. FRR currently supports the following protocols: BGP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng, IS-IS, PIM-SM/MSDP, LDP, BFD, Babel, PBR, and OpenFabric. It fully supports BGP, OSPF, and ISIS protocol stacks.
9. Does it support hybrid networking, e.g., part traditional vendor devices and part your devices?
It supports hybrid networking. We are a standard Ethernet device, supporting universal standard protocols and fully compatible with traditional vendor devices.

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