Certified Community SONiC —
Your Gateway to Open, Quality Assured & Future Proof Networking
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What Experts Are Saying
Alejandro Escobar
AITIRE, CEO
Transitioning to Community SONiC with the support of Aviz has transformed our network management strategy, driving significant cost savings while greatly enhancing our capabilities. This partnership has not only future-proofed our infrastructure but has also elevated our operations standards to compete on any scale
Community Overview
Micro-services Architecture
Modular Design for Flexible Deployment and Maintenance
GPU Ready Fabric
Enhanced Support for High-Performance Computing and AI Workloads
Multi-vendor Ecosystem
Interoperability Across Multiple Hardware Platforms
Community Driven
Built and Refined by a Collaborative Open Source Community
Network Designs (Data Center and Edge)
Optimized Configurations for Core to Edge Network Applications
Innovation
Pioneering Next-Generation Network Features and Technologies
Does SONiC really work in production?
Yes — SONiC is production-proven across deployments from 10 switches to 10,000+. We’ve supported enterprise, edge, and AI fabric use cases including IP Clos, EVPN, VXLAN, and MLAG, on multi-vendor hardware.
With our Fabric Test Automation Suite (FTAS), we validate SONiC through 500+ automated tests, covering real customer configurations. You can even download our latest test report or speak directly with reference customers.
With our Fabric Test Automation Suite (FTAS), we validate SONiC through 500+ automated tests, covering real customer configurations. You can even download our latest test report or speak directly with reference customers.
Is SONiC feature-complete for my network needs?
For most modern data center, edge, and AI fabric networks, Community SONiC already includes required features: IP Clos, EVPN, VXLAN, MLAG, and full management support.
If you need advanced or niche features, we also support Broadcom Enterprise SONiC, giving you an expanded feature set while retaining open networking benefits. Technical specs for both options are available for download.
If you need advanced or niche features, we also support Broadcom Enterprise SONiC, giving you an expanded feature set while retaining open networking benefits. Technical specs for both options are available for download.
Who ensures SONiC quality assurance?
At Aviz, we bridge the gap between community testing and enterprise-grade quality.
We operate the Aviz ONE Center, running 500+ FTAS test cases 24×7 across multiple vendors, ASICs, optics, and configurations — including 100+ real customer setups.
Every SONiC release, bug fix, and patch is validated in a CI/CD pipeline before deployment, ensuring predictable, production-ready builds.
We operate the Aviz ONE Center, running 500+ FTAS test cases 24×7 across multiple vendors, ASICs, optics, and configurations — including 100+ real customer setups.
Every SONiC release, bug fix, and patch is validated in a CI/CD pipeline before deployment, ensuring predictable, production-ready builds.
Is SONiC ready for multi-vendor deployments?
Yes — all of our production customers run SONiC across multiple hardware vendors and ASICs.
We validate interoperability and performance in multi-vendor setups, ensuring a single SONiC image works consistently across platforms. Case studies are available, including real-world e-commerce deployments.
We validate interoperability and performance in multi-vendor setups, ensuring a single SONiC image works consistently across platforms. Case studies are available, including real-world e-commerce deployments.
How secure is SONiC, and how are CVEs fixed?
SONiC benefits from open community security response, often fixing CVEs faster than proprietary NOS vendors.
We track vulnerabilities, test patches in FTAS, and provide SLA-backed fixes as part of our Certified Community SONiC support.
Example: In 2024, the OpenSSL issue was fixed and validated in community SONiC well before some OEM releases — proving the speed and transparency of the open model.
We track vulnerabilities, test patches in FTAS, and provide SLA-backed fixes as part of our Certified Community SONiC support.
Example: In 2024, the OpenSSL issue was fixed and validated in community SONiC well before some OEM releases — proving the speed and transparency of the open model.
How much money can I actually save with SONiC?
Typically 50%+ TCO savings compared to proprietary NOS — often more with hardware flexibility and vendor choice. Additional ROI comes from:
• Standardized automation
• Simplified skill requirements
• Reduced operational overhead
Use our SONiC savings calculator to get your exact estimate.
• Standardized automation
• Simplified skill requirements
• Reduced operational overhead
Use our SONiC savings calculator to get your exact estimate.
When and how should I migrate to SONiC?
Start with a virtual POC in the Aviz ONE Center — choose your hardware, run your configurations, and see test results instantly.
We also offer:
• Lab-ready builds for your own environment
• Configuration conversion from your current NOS to SONiC
• Bootcamps for upskilling your team
With proven migration playbooks, most customers can validate SONiC in days, not months.
We also offer:
• Lab-ready builds for your own environment
• Configuration conversion from your current NOS to SONiC
• Bootcamps for upskilling your team
With proven migration playbooks, most customers can validate SONiC in days, not months.
What do you get with Certified Community SONiC?
Certifying SONiC: The Validation and Testing Process
Utilizing Fabric Test Automation Suite for Thorough Quality Assurance
One-Click Automated Validation:
Quickly validate SONiC features and use cases with a single click.
Scale and Reliability Testing:
Our tests confirm the scalability and reliability of your network.
Comprehensive Coverage:
From Layer 2 and 3 to platform scaling, our automated coverage has it all.
CI/CD Integration:
Effortlessly fits into your CI/CD pipeline, making sure upgrades work well with your current system
Automated Certification Report:
Receive detailed reports certifying your Community SONiC’s capabilities.
SONiC Testing
Certify your Community SONiC on the hardware of your choice in the world’s only lab offering SONiC + Multi-Vendor Hardware platforms for validation. From automated use case deployments to CI/CD integration, our lab facilities are uniquely equipped to handle everything you need:
Hardware PartnersBring your new hardware for certification at ONE Center.
Bring your new hardware for certification at ONE Center.
Custom SolutionsTailor your use cases and hardware settings to maximize the benefits of Community SONiC.
Guaranteed InteroperabilityCertify your hardware against major vendors like Cisco and Arista for seamless integration
Certify your hardware against major vendors like Cisco and Arista for seamless integration
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