The new agreement also builds on the existing collaboration between the companies around open-source SONiC, and highlights Nokia's continued innovation in developing and expanding SONiC's capabilities, including in the area of ​​chassis-based support for high-capacity network functions within the data center.
As part of the expansion, Nokia will supply its 7250 IXR-10e platform to deliver multi-terabit interconnectivity in Microsoft's data centers. Nokia will also continue to supply its custom-developed top-of-rack management switch, which is widely used across the Azure network. Nokia's SOniC-based data center routers and switches will be deployed in new locations and in support of Microsoft's migration from 100GE to 400GE connectivity within existing facilities. This will enable Microsoft to meet growing traffic demands in the coming years with the exceptional performance and reliability of Nokia's networks. The Nokia 7250 IXR-10e rollout will begin in February.