Open Intelligent Edge Platform/Appliance Based on Marvell OCTEON 10 CN102
Price range: $1,199.00 through $3,089.00
- 8-core ARM64 Neoverse N2 processor for reliable, fast networking.
- 4×10GE, 4×2.5GE, 8×1GE interfaces with optional PoE+/PoE++ (150W budget).
- Supports up to 4 M.2 modules for SSDs or crypto engines.
- Combines routing, firewall, VPN, load balancing, and traffic analysis.
- Compatible with SONiC NOS, DPDK, and other open-source stacks.
- True inline crypto engine for secure data.
The ET2508 is an open, smart platform/gateway designed to address the intricate networking requirements of modern enterprises. With the rapid growth of cloud computing, big data, live broadcasting, AI, and IoT technologies, traditional enterprise networks often require multiple dedicated devices such as routers, firewalls, VPN gateways, IDS/IPS systems, load balancers, and network traffic analyzers. This results in complex, costly, and difficult-to-maintain networks. The ET2508 simplifies this complexity by leveraging a compute and switching fusion chip within an open architecture, effectively disaggregating software from hardware. This allows enterprises to consolidate all these functions into a versatile smart device. It uses the Marvell OCTEON 10 CN102XX chip. This chip integrates an 8-core ARM 64-bit Neoverse N2 processor, programmable Ethernet switch ports with a total throughput of 50 Gbps, and an embedded encryption/decryption engine with a processing capacity of 50 Gbps. Combined with optimized DPDK toolkits bound to these hardware components and an optional AI hardware accelerator capable of up to 160 TOPS, it enables full-stack analysis and intelligent processing of network traffic from the network layer to the application layer. Additionally, the ET2500 supports the installation of various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, OpenWRT, and CentOS, fostering an open software ecosystem that includes VPP, UFW, OpenVPN, Snort, HAProxy, Nginx, ntopng, and other applications. Users can run multiple applications simultaneously on a single intelligent device, replacing the need for multiple dedicated hardware devices.
Specification
Rack & Physical
Dimension (HxWxD)
44 × 220 × 310mm(1.73 × 8.66 × 12.20 in)
Rack Space 1U
Network Interface
Fixed Interfaces
(4) 10GbE SFP+
(4) 2.5GbE RJ45
(8) 1GbE RJ45
Antenna (6)
PoE Ports
2.5GbE Ports PoE++
1GbE Ports PoE+
WiFi(Option)
WiFi6E/7, M.2 E Key
5G/LTE(Option)
(2) SIM Cards, M.2 B Key
Computing
CPU
8 Core ARM64 N2 @ 2.7 GHz
RAM
16GB DDR5 SODIMM, up to 48GB
Cache
L2 8MB, L 16MB
Flash
64GB eMMC 5.1
NVME SSD (Option)
up to 4TB, M.2 M key, share slot with AI accelerator
SATA SSD (Option)
up to 4TB, M.2 M key, dedicated slot
SPECint (2017)
37
AI accelerator
(Factory option)
Inference Performance
160TOPS@INT8
Network performance
L2/L3 Switching Capacity 58Gbps
Routing Capacity 58Gbps
PTP/SyncE Accuracy 20ns
Firewall Capacity 50Gbps
Encryption and Decryption Capacity 50Gbps
PTP/SyncE Holdover Time > 8hours
Misc interface
USB Ports
(1) USB3.0
OOB
(1) RS232 RJ45
Electrical Characteristics
Fan Module
(2) Fixed Fan
Power Module
(1) 150W (w/o PoE); (1) 270W (PoE)
Maximum Power Consumption
60W (FULL configuration & workload)
Input Voltage
100~240VAC
PoE budget
150W
Operating Environment
Operating temperature 0~45℃ (32 to 113℉)
Operating Humidity 5% – 95% (non-condensing)
Rich Software Ecosystems
The ET2508’s versatility is made possible by its support for a wide array of open operating systems and software ecosystems, designed to accommodate any open-source software compatible with ARM64 + Linux.
It offers customers a rich and flexible selection tailored to their specific needs. Whether it’s routing, security, or any other network function, the ET2508 has you covered.
| Memory | 16GB, 32GB |
|---|---|
| Power Budget | 150Watt, None |
| 5G/LTE Module | None, 5G/LTE (Global) |
| AI Module | None, Included |
| Software | Default — Debian 12 ($0) |
ET2508 Open Edge Platform/Appliance
Next – Gen Networking
Open Intelligent Edge Platform
Plug-and-Play OS Deployment at the Edge
Deploy and upgrade any major Linux distribution — Ubuntu, Debian, SONiC, and more — via USB in minutes, backed by Arm Trusted Firmware and UEFI.
Full-Speed Networking at Ultra-Low Power
58Gbps forwarding. 50Gbps hardware-accelerated encryption. Embedded eBPF via XDP for real-time traffic filtering and monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
OCTEON CN102
AI Accelerator
PTP/SyncE
SONiC-VPP
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.
Software Options
Turnkey Router Solution with AsterNOS-VPP
The optional pre-installation of AsterNOS-VPP transforms the ET2508 into an enterprise router, requiring zero configuration. Built on the proven SONiC framework with VPP’s high-performance packet processing, AsterNOS-VPP leverages the ET2508’s CN102 DPUs to deliver full 50 Gbps L3 routing, 50 Gbps stateful firewalling, and hardware-accelerated IPSec encryption. Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP), MPLS support, VXLAN/EVPN tunneling, and sophisticated QoS policies come pre-configured and optimized for immediate deployment in demanding enterprises, governments, and healthcare facilities.
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