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Interop Tokyo 2025 Exhibition Report

We exhibited at Interop Tokyo 2025, held at Makuhari Messe from Wednesday, June 11th to Friday, June 13th, 2025, and introduced our latest open networking solutions.
In this article, we will introduce what was happening on the day and the exhibits.

Exhibition theme: "From black Box to white Box"

At this exhibition, we displayed a wide range of network products, including white Box, that can be used in everything from AI/ML to enterprise environments, and proposed open networking that offers excellent "cost reduction" and "freedom."

Exhibited Products

GPU Server

AGS8300L (Edgecore Networks):
A GPU server suitable for AI/ML applications.
Designed with eight Intel® Habana® Gaudi® 3 processors and dual Xeon® Sapphire-Rapids processors, it is ideal for large-scale language model training, automation,
Great for object classification and recognition and more.

white Box switch

AIS800-64D (Edgecore Networks):
This is a high-capacity 51.2Tbps Ethernet switch with 64 800G ports.
A 400G x 128 port configuration is also possible using breakout cables. Two models, OSFP800 and QSFP-DD800, are available to support the trending AI/ML network, with twice the throughput compared to conventional products, and support for the popular network OS SONiC.

ECS2100-10P (Edgecore Networks):
Enterprise-grade Layer 2 switch.
We offer a lineup of models with various port configurations, including 8 to 48 ports and PoE+ support, to suit your needs.
This is a cost-effective switch that is suitable for monitoring servers and switches in data centers and for accommodating IP surveillance cameras.

Network interface card (Broadcom)

For over 20 years, Broadcom's network interface cards (NICs) have led the networking industry with their high performance and reliable designs.
It supports a wide range of speeds from 1GbE to 400GbE, and also supports the latest PCIe standards, virtualization, and security functions. It also has excellent power efficiency, contributing to energy savings in large-scale data centers.
With a long-term supply guarantee, it is ideal for long-term operation.

Visualization, operation tools (Aviz Networks)

NetworkCopilot™: An open source LLM fine-tuned for network operations.
The RAG approach allows you to query your company's network status in multiple languages through a simple dialogue.
It is vendor independent and supports a variety of switches, network OS, and clouds, so no special skills are required. You can check the status of devices, monitor networks, perform business intelligence analysis,
Copilot will assist you with troubleshooting etc.

ONES 3.1: An integrated suite that supports the introduction and operation of multiple NOS such as SONiC/Cumulus in a multi-vendor environment.
Version 3.1 adds an AI Assistant that allows easy access to network health and inventory data, and a Multi-Site function that allows you to visually grasp network anomalies for each site on a map. Orchestration is also possible with an intuitive GUI for small-scale networks.

Open Packet Broker: The industry's first packet broker that can be deployed on any white Box switch.
It allows you to forward required network packets to your monitoring and security tools at a fraction of the cost.

Aviz Service Nodes: A next-generation network observability solution that provides real-time visibility, enhanced security, and operational efficiency.
This makes it easier for all organizations, from telecommunications carriers (Telcos) to enterprises, to analyze data and reduces the amount of data to be analyzed.

IOWN DCI Total Solution

In collaboration with NTT, we announced a scalable next-generation IOWN DCI total solution that supports APN and is suitable for AI and cloud environments.
The combination of Edgecore's open chassis architecture and NTT's IOWN technology will enable 400Gbps data center connectivity, providing a scalable total solution for cloud and AI environments.
The main technologies are open Ethernet switches, PCIe/CXL fabric technology, GPU servers, DCI controller software, and optical modules for DCI gateways, all of which can be flexibly configured.

Meeting diverse needs through the expanding possibilities of white Box

A large number of visitors came to Macnica OpenNetworking over the three days, and the following keywords attracted particular attention.

・High-bandwidth network for AI/ML and GPU processing
・Next-generation network configuration compatible with 800GE
・SONiC compatible white Box switch
- Avoid vendor lock-in from Cisco/Juniper
・DCI proposal with the IOWN concept in mind
 
In recent years, the high maintenance costs and limited options of traditional black Box products have come to the forefront. Many visitors to the Interop venue said they had never heard of white Box before, and many expressed interest in the freedom and cost benefits of these products.
We also felt the breadth of technical interests in the industry, including research applications and the desire to include in-house applications, the need for switches with a small number of ports, and future visions for operational monitoring linked to AI. The results showed that the potential of white Box switches to meet these needs is expanding.

Summary

Macnica offers pre-verified configuration proposals that combine products from multiple manufacturers, and has a one-stop support system.
Customers can avoid the trouble of checking compatibility between devices and dealing with multiple contact points, minimizing the risks of implementation.

While open networking offers significant advantages in terms of cost, flexibility, and performance, it also brings with it numerous concerns and challenges regarding its implementation and operation.
Macnica will continue to provide optimal solutions, valuing not only technology but also "ease of use and peace of mind for customers."

If you have any questions about the exhibited products or solutions, please feel free to contact us here.

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Edgecore Networks

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IP Infusion

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