24 x 10Gb SFP+, 4 x 100Gb QSFP28, Campus Aggregation Switch

SKU: CX204P-24S-M-E

$2,599.00 VAT excl.

  • Marvell Prestera Aldrin 2 SONiC Switch.
  • 24 x 10GbE ports, 4 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks.
  • Runs SONiC OS for open, 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.
  • Ideal for modern data centers and enterprise networks.

    Marvell Prestera Aldrin 2 SONiC 24-Port 10G Aggregation Switch Enterprise SONiC OS

    This Marvell Prestera Aldrin 2-based 24-port 10G switch is a potent combination of flexibility, performance, and efficiency to meet the demands of the current network. It features 24x10 GbE ports and 4x100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks. This 24-port 10G SFP+ switch is designed for cloud service providers, large enterprises, carriers, and educational institutions. Running on the AsterNOS Enterprise SONiC operating system, it excels in core aggregation, virtualized networks, and SDN deployments. With a robust 1.09 Tbps of switching capacity and 296.3 Mpps of forwarding rate, it handles high-bandwidth demands effortlessly while maintaining a competitive 125W power consumption.
    The Marvell Prestera Aldrin 2 SONiC network switch provides the advanced capabilities critical for modern infrastructures, including:
    Advanced Routing: Comprehensive support for BGP, EVPN, and VRF for complex routing architectures.
    Network Virtualization: Seamlessly build and manage virtual networks with VXLAN and EVPN.
    High Availability: Ensure continuous operation with MLAG and BFD.
    Robust Security: Integrated features like 802.1x, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), and IP Source Guard (IPSG) protect your network.

    Data Plane Ports (100G)4x100GbE QSFP28, downgradable to 4x 40GbEData Plane Ports (10G)24x10GbE SFP+
    Switch ASICMarvell Aldrin 2Switching Capacity1.09 Tbps
    Forwarding Rate600MppsPacket Buffer3MB
    Management Ports1xUSB2.0, 1xConsole RJ45, 1xMGMT RJ45Control CPUOCTEON CN9130
    Control Flash32GB eMMC
    Nexthop8KMac Addr. Entries32K
    IPv4 Prefix Routes16KIPv6 Prefix Routes8K
    Power Module1+1 Hot pluggableFAN Modules3 Fixed
    Max Power Consumption125WattInput Range100- 240V AC
    Rack Space1RUAirflowFront to Rear
    Dimension (HxWxD)44x440x470mmWeight9KG
    Op.Temperature0 - 45℃ (32 to 113°F)Op. Humidity5% - 90% (non-condensing)

    1.09 Tbps

    Switching Capacity

    600 Mpps

    Forwarding Rate

    6 MB

    Packet Buffer

    4x100GbE

    Uplink Ports

    SONiC

    Enterprise SONiC OS
    Advanced Hardware Features

    Engineered for scalability, efficiency, and always-on reliability.

    10/100G High-Speed Ports Enable Flexible Network Scaling

    Boasting 24×10GbE and 4×100GbE 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 3 fixed 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.

    HIGHLIGHT

    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.

    HIGHLIGHT

    Advanced Network Protection
    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.

    HIGHLIGHT

    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.

    HIGHLIGHT

    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.

    OPTIONAL

    Enterprise SONiC 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, Asteraix leads the way in implementing and optimizing PTP in SONiC, delivering top performance on our AsterNOS Enterprise Distribution. Currently, it supports PTP Class A with a maximum time error of ≤50 ns.

    OPTIONAL

    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.

    SONiC

    SONiC decouples the network operating system from switch hardware. Built on Linux with a containerized architecture, it programs switching ASICs through SAI (the Switch Abstraction Interface), so the…

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