IP Infusion, a leading provider of open network software, has released OcNOS 6.4 with a range of new features and enhancements for both service providers and data center operators. The new release also expands IP Infusion’s hardware offerings to better meet customer needs.
The latest GA release introduces a range of significant enhancements that bolster network resilience, visibility, security, and performance. Enhanced network resilience is achieved through improved load balancing and microloop avoidance mechanisms, which enhance network reliability and reduce the risk of outages. The release also introduces improved failover mechanisms, including the EVPN active standby mode and support for a one-to-one detour RSVP FRR failover ring topology, minimizing downtime and maximizing service delivery.
Additionally, OcNOS 6.4 simplifies configuration capabilities, streamlining network management and reducing operational complexity. Security is strengthened with robust enhancements such as NetConf port access control and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), safeguarding the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats. The release also boosts performance through advanced error-handling capabilities and breakout support on 400G ports, optimizing network performance and enhancing overall throughput.
This release introduces support for the following platforms:
Edgecore AS9716-32D:
The Edge-Core AS9716-32D DCS510 is a high-performance ONIE spine switch with 32x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports, powered by the Broadcom Tomahawk 3 ASIC.
UfiSpace S8901-54XC:
The UfiSpace S8901-54XC is a 2TB leaf and ToR data center ONIE switch with 48x 25G SFP28 ports, powered by the Broadcom Trident3 ASIC.
UfiSpace S6301-56ST:
The UfiSpace S6301-56ST is a high-density L2/L3 OOB management ONIE switch with 48x 1G RJ45 ports, powered by the Broadcom Trident3 ASIC.
UfiSpace S9610-36D:
The UfiSpace S9610-36D is an open aggregation router with 36 x 400G QSFP-DD ports supporting OpenZR+, powered by the Broadcom Jericho2c+ ASIC.
Below is a summary of the software enhancements in OcNOS 6.4:
Improved Network Resilience
- Load Balancing:
- Entropy Labels for ISIS Segment Routing
- Network Resilience:
- Microloop avoidance in ISIS-LDP networks
- ERPS with Bridge-Domain
- Seamless BFD for SR policy on Qumran-1
- Failover:
- EVPN active-standby mode
- Support for 1:1 detour RSVP-TE FRR failover ring topology
- Error Handling:
- Graceful handling of invalid ISIS TLVs
- Commit Rollback support
Improved Management
- Network Monitoring:
- Streaming telemetry phase-1 support
- CFM over EVPN-MPLS for E-LINE Multi-Homing
- Route Monitor
- VLAN Range in SPAN
- Configuration:
- OpenConfig support for ISIS
- OpenConfig support for LDP
- Hitless replace using the CLI
- DHCP group support
- Logging:
- Custom syslog port configuration
- Networking:
- Support for BGP VPLS with VEID > 64
- MLAG + VRRP with Custom VRF
Enhanced Security and Performance
- Security:
- NetConf port access control
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Performance:
- Breakout Support on 400G Ports
- IGMP Snooping for the Provider Bridge
- Per-BGP neighbor TCP MSS configuration
- Per-LDP neighbor TCP MSS configuration
- One-way TWAMP support
- TWAMP client
- Bulk commit optimization
- Scalability:
- BGP peer scaling in Peer-Groups
- Single Home VXLAN IRB with OSPF and ISIS
About Hardware Nation
Hardware Nation is an infrastructure integrator with a strong focus on disaggregated network solutions. Since 2018, we have been supporting disaggregated networking deployments powered by IP Infusion, Cumulus Linux, Pica8, and SONiC. We help you navigate the ecosystem and ensure your network is secure, reliable, and optimized for cost and performance. Our expertise spans a variety of industries and use cases for data center operators, service providers, and enterprise clients.
Alex Cronin, Solutions Architect
Alex is a solutions architect with over 15 years of broad infrastructure experience, specializing in networking and cybersecurity. He aims to deliver solutions that are impactful, scalable, and cost-effective. Alex is a trusted advisor to organizations and IT leaders, helping them make informed decisions about their IT landscape and aligning people, processes, and technology with strategic ambitions.
