24x10Gb SFP+, 6x100Gb QSFP28/40Gb QSFP+, L3 Aggregation Switch, Enterprise SONiC OS
Price range: $2,999.00 through $3,499.00
- 24 x 10GbE ports, 4 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks.
- Runs SONiC OS for programmable networking.
- Supports advanced routing, including BGP, EVPN, and VRF.
- Features VXLAN and EVPN virtualization capabilities.
- Offers high availability with MLAG and BFD.
- Built-in security, such as 802.1x, DAI, and IPSG.
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The CX206P-24S-M-H is a versatile L3 aggregation switch, powered by the Marvell Prestera Aldrin 2 chip. It features 24x10Gb SFP+ ports and 6x100Gb/40Gb QSFP28/QSFP+ uplinks, offering robust high-bandwidth connectivity for diverse network roles. Preloaded with AsterNOS, an enterprise-grade SONiC distribution, this switch provides full Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 routing and advanced functions like VXLAN for virtual network expansion. Its container-based architecture allows for easy feature expansion, making it an ideal choice for enterprise distribution and core networks, high-bandwidth video/security interconnections, or a cost-effective ToR switch for private clouds.
- Advanced Routing: Supports BGP, MP-BGP, OSPFv2/v3, and VRF.
- Virtualization: Full VXLAN and EVPN Type 2/3/5 support.
- High Availability: Features MLAG, BFD, and VRRP for maximum uptime.
- Security: Includes 802.1x, DAI, IPSG, and CoPP.
- Management: ZTP for easy deployment, standard CLI, sFlow, and PTP 1588v2.
- Performance: 1.09 Tbps switching capacity, 600 Mpps forwarding rate.
- Efficiency: Low 125W power consumption.
Specification
Rack & Physical
Dimension (HxWxD) 44×440×470mm
Weight 9KG
Rack Space 1U
Airflow Front to Rear
Data Plane Ports
Fixed Interfaces
(24) 10GbE SFP+
Fixed Interfaces
(6) 100GbE QSFP28 (downgradable to 6×40GbE)
Switch Core
Switch ASIC Marvell Aldrin 2
Switching Capacity 1.09 Tbps
Packet Buffer 6MB
Forwarding Rate 600Mpps
Management & Control
Management Ports
(1) USB2.0, (1) Console RJ45, (1) MGMT RJ45
Control CPU OCTEON CN9130
Control Flash 32GB eMMC
Address & Routing Entries
Mac Addr. Entries 32K
Nexthop 8K
IPv4 Prefix Routes 16K
IPv6 Prefix Routes 8K
Power & Cooling
Power Module (1+1) Hot-pluggable
FAN Module (2+1) Hot-pluggable
Input Range 100~240V AC
Max. Power Consumption <125W
Operating Environment
Operating temperature 0~45℃ (32 to 113℉)
Operating Humidity 5% – 90% (non-condensing)
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 and enhanced beyond the open-source version, AsterNOS offers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, as well as sophisticated routing capabilities. Support VXLAN EVPN virtualization, it supports scalable campus networks. AsterNOS is smart, secure, and easy to manage, providing a reliable operating platform for always-on enterprise networks.
Layer 2 Features
- 4K VLANs
- Voice VLAN
- Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
- QinQ
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol
- Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation
- VLAN Trunking
- Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
- LLDP Enhancements for PoE
- Port Isolation
- Jumbo Frames (9216 Bytes)
- IGMP Snooping
- Storm Control
- Monitor Link
- BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter
- Loopback Detection
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
Virtualization Features
EVPN Support
- Type 2: MAC/IP Advertisement
- Type 3: Inclusive Multicast Route
- Type 5: IP Prefix Route
VXLAN Gateway
- Centralized Gateway
- Distributed Gateway
Management & 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 of Service (QoS)
- 8 Queues per Port
- 802.1p Based Classification
- DSCP Based Classification
- Strict priority queueing
- DWRR Scheduling
- Policing/Shaping
- Rate Limiting
Security Features
- Service ACLs
- ACL Logging and Counters
- Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
- Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
- IP Source Guard v4/v6
- DHCPv4/v6 Relay
- DHCPv4/v6 Snooping
- ND Snooping
- 802.1x Authentication
- Portal Authentication
- MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
- Dynamic VLAN Assignment
- TACACS+
- RADIUS
- IPSG/DAI/SAVI
CX206P-24S-M-H 10G/100G Switch Connectivity
Delivers efficient 10GbE aggregation with 100GbE uplinks, enabling a compact, high-performance spine-leaf network for enterprise or campus deployments.
| PTP Extension Card | Class C, None |
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Free OpenWiFi Network Controller
our free management controller
Unified Visualization, Management & O&M with OpenWiFi Network Controller
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.
Campus Access Switch Documentation
Product Assurance & Logistics
Warranty & Support
Quality Certifications
Delivery Time
Our standard products are typically shipped within one week (business days).
For custom products, please contact customer service to inquire about the specific delivery time.
1.09 Tbps
600 Mpps
6 MB
6x100GbE
SONiC
Advanced Hardware Features
Engineered for scalability, efficiency, and always-on reliability.
10/100G High-Speed Ports Enable Flexible Network Scaling
Boasting 24×10GbE and 6×100GbE ports, the device supports interface splitting via breakout cables, which helps enhance the efficiency of network resource usage and accommodate diverse application scenarios.
The dual 1+1 hot-pluggable power supplies ensure continuous operation by allowing replacement without system shutdown. Equipped with 2+1 hot-pluggable fan modules, the system delivers reliable cooling performance to maintain stability and efficiency under demanding workloads.
Optional MPLS Module
Enhance Your Network with Advanced MPLS Capabilities
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.
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.
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.
Features
This model delivers robust L2/L3 security at the network edge and core, featuring storm control, DHCPv4/v6 Snooping, ND Snooping, RA Guard, and SAVI. With DAI, IP Source Guard (IPv4/IPv6), and CoPP, it protects against spoofing, man-in-the-middle attacks, and control plane overload—ensuring a secure, resilient network.
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.
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.
Enterprise SONiC Asterfusion’s Switches with PTP Support
Our switch fully supports IEEE1588 PTPv2 and SMPTE 2059-2 standards both 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.
Network Packet Broker Functionality
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.
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