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PicOS® 4.4.5 is Now in Beta

Posted on Aug 9, 2024 by
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On August 1, 2024, FS released the PicOS® 4.4.5 beta version, marking a significant step towards the upcoming major update. This beta release introduces several new features and addresses numerous fixed issues, significantly enhancing network protection and optimizing overall performance.

PicOS® 4.4.5 beta

New Features in PicOS® 4.4.5 Beta

The beta brings an array of features to its Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities:

Item
New Features Description
Routing Protocol
IS-IS
OSPFv2/OSPFv3 Graceful Restart
Network Security
IPv6 Source Guard
IPv6 DHCP Guard
IPv6 DHCP Snooping
Lossless Network
PFC Watchdog
ECMP Hash Enhancements(Dynamic Load Balance)

Routing Protocol:

  • IS-IS – Efficiently maintaining routing information and selecting paths via link-state exchanges and shortest path calculations to make it ideal for service providers and large enterprises due to its scalability, flexibility, and fast convergence.

  • OSPFv2/OSPFv3 Graceful Restart – Enhancing network stability and reliability by allowing routers to seamlessly restore neighbor relationships and maintain forwarding tables during restarts.

Network Security:

  • IPv6 Source Guard – Strengthening network security by verifying the legitimacy of IPv6 source addresses on each port, preventing address spoofing and ensuring only authorized users can communicate.

  • IPv6 DHCP Guard – Enhancing network security by identifying and blocking unauthorized DHCP server messages, and preventing clients from receiving IP addresses and configurations from unauthorized sources.

  • DHCPv6 Snooping – By monitoring and analyzing DHCPv6 traffic, building and maintaining a binding table to prevent unauthorized DHCPv6 servers and malicious activities, ensuring clients securely obtain IPv6 addresses and configuration.

Lossless Network:

  • PFC Watchdog – Detecting and automatically recovering from PFC deadlocks, ensuring network stability and traffic flow.

  • ECMP Hash Enhancements(Dynamic Load Balance) – Optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability by dynamically distributing traffic across multiple paths or resources.

Expanded Hardware Compatibility

The beta update supports a wider range of FS switch models, including:

Switch Models Ports Switching Capacity Airflow
S5870-48MX6BC-U 36 x 2.5Gb PoE++ Ports, 12 x 10Gb PoE++ Ports, with 4 x 25Gb SFP28 and 2 x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks 510 Gbps Front-to-Back
N5850-48S6Q 48 x 10Gb SFP+, with 6 x 40Gb QSFP+ Uplinks 1.44 Tbps Full Duplex Back-to-Front
N8550-64C 64 x 100Gb QSFP28 6.4 Tbps Full Duplex Front-to-Back
N9550-32D 32 x 400Gb QSFP-DD 12.8 Tbps Front-to-Back

How to Participate in the Beta Testing

We invite you to join our beta testing program. To apply, simply visit the Contact Us page and fill out the short application form or contact your account manager. By participating in our beta program, you will have early access to cutting-edge features and the opportunity to directly influence the development of PicOS®.

Note: PicOS® 4.4.5 Beta version is intended for testing purposes only and should not be used in production environments. This version does not include support commitments. 

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