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Aviz Networks details migration process to SONiC open network operating system

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7 companies named across 7 categories, one of 167 articles referencing Sonic. Previous coverage: Aviz Networks details ONES 2.0 updates for enhanced SONiC network management (Nov 2025).

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Aviz Networks detailed a method for transitioning to the open networking Operating System (OS) SONiC, which separates the network OS from hardware to provide cost-effective and flexible network management without vendor dependency.

Research Overview

SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) adopts a model similar to Linux by decoupling the OS from physical network devices. This design encourages interoperability by allowing SONiC to function across a range of white-box switches from providers such as Edgecore, Celestica, and Supermicro, and supports various silicon types including Broadcom, Marvell, and Cisco Silicon One.

Key Benefits

The approach enables hardware and silicon combinations chosen by operators, enhancing control through modular microservices that can be updated independently. Operators reportedly achieve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions between 40% and 60% compared to proprietary NOS licenses. Additionally, the Fabric Test Automation Suite (FTAS) provided by Aviz validates network deployments with comprehensive regression and scalability testing.

Operational Impact

Aviz demonstrated migration paths ranging from Command-Line Interface (CLI) configuration for individual devices to broader fabric-wide deployment using their Aviz ONES platform. Automation features, standardized templates, and YAML-based intent support reduce the complexity and risk associated with implementing SONiC.

Leadership Perspective

Kuram Khani of Aviz Networks stated, “Just like Linux runs on any computer, your network operating system should run on any hardware — that’s the vision we’re bringing to open networking.” This reflects a focus on hardware-agnostic network OS deployment for operational flexibility.

This Blog Signals brief summarizes how Aviz Networks outlines practical considerations and tools for adopting SONiC, providing enterprise IT and network leaders with alternate options for reducing costs and enhancing network automation within complex environments.

Blog post, originally published by Andrew Mujikov at Aviz Networks.

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