Pioneering Networking in the AI Era: Collaboration with Aviz and Marvell

Aviz Networks is revolutionizing AI networking through two strategic initiatives: "AI for Networks" and "Networks for AI." The partnership with Marvell, a semiconductor leader, accelerates SONiC adoption by combining Marvell's switch technology with Aviz's Open Network Enterprise Suite (ONES) to deliver advanced AI Fabric capabilities and edge deployment solutions.

SONiC for AI Fabric and Edge—Distinct Use Cases

SONiC for AI Fabrics

The Marvell-Aviz integration provides core network environments with:

• Enhanced Performance: Superior handling of AI-driven applications with reduced latency, powered by ONES' RoCE traffic orchestration and observability
• Scalability: Infrastructure supporting growing AI workloads from edge to cloud with single-pane-of-glass management
• Reliability: Real-time visibility and anomaly detection for uninterrupted operations, with RoCE-specific packet delivery assurance

SONiC for Edge Deployments

The PENS (PoE Edge Networks with SONiC) workgroup—formed by Aviz Networks, Linux Foundation, Marvell, and others—adapts SONiC for enterprise edge LANs with benefits including:

• Localized AI Processing: Reduces latency for real-time applications
• Cost Efficiency: Minimizes bandwidth costs by processing locally rather than routing to centralized cloud
• Enhanced Security: Keeps sensitive data local, reducing transmission breach risks

Aviz Networks and Marvell: A Best-of-Breed Disaggregated Offering

The partnership delivers a SONiC-based solution using Marvell switch silicon. Marvell provides switch hardware with SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) compatibility, while Aviz Networks offers disaggregated support and cloud-native applications. The ONES stack includes orchestration, telemetry, assurance, and support to ensure network SLA compliance and real-time health insights.

Successful Deployment and Future Prospects

The companies have deployed hundreds of 400G fabric switches with SONiC on Marvell silicon in enterprise data centers. These leaf and spine switches (100G and 400G ports) deliver significant OPEX and CAPEX savings with industry-leading innovation and broad skill availability. Further expansion to additional enterprise and cloud operators is anticipated.

Leadership Quotes

"We are excited to collaborate with Aviz Networks to enhance AI-driven networking. Our switch technology combined with Aviz's expertise will provide powerful, scalable infrastructure."

— Rishi Chugh, VP Product Marketing, Marvell Network Switching

"Our partnership with Marvell demonstrates dedication to advancing AI networking. Combined innovation delivers unparalleled performance and reliability at core and edge."

— Vishal Shukla, Founder and CEO, Aviz Networks