Arctica 3200xlp Network Switch

Penguin Computing® Arctica® switches are cost effective, fully Layer-2/Layer-3 capable top-of-rack switches that support the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) compatible software stacks. The Arctica 3200xlp switch model is based on industry leading ‘merchant silicon’ – the Broadcom Trident II. Unlike the proprietary, closed platforms from earlier eras, Arctica switches are truly open white box switches, enabling customers to deploy the firmware stack or SDN solution best suited for the application. The Arctica 3200xlp switch features an x86 control processor which makes it easy to run open source and custom applications for switch management and monitoring. The Penguin Computing Arctica 3200xlp switch can be deployed in a top-of-rack role to support server farms and clusters with high performance yet cost effective 40GbE host connectivity. Alternatively, the Arctica 3200xlp switch can also be used as a distribution layer for multiple Arctica 4804x and Arctica 4806xp 10Gb units. The Arctica 3200xlp switch provides 32 40Gb QSFP ports, making it a scalable spine element for leaf/spine topologies. Based on the popular Broadcom Trident II switch platform, the Arctica 4806xp switch is capable of full bidirectional line rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 processing and forwarding on all ports. All Arctica switch models include RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features such as dual redundant power supplies and hot-swap fans. Penguin Computing recommends Cumulus Linux®, the industry’s first true Linux network operating system that radically reduces operational expenses by simplifying network management. Penguin Computing Arctica switches are available with Cumulus Linux preloaded, backed by global hardware and software support options.