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How PicOS® Works

PicOS® separates the network operating system from switching hardware so teams can operate open, programmable, and vendor-flexible networks without losing enterprise-grade protocol coverage.

AmpCon-DC / AmpCon-Campus
Automation and orchestration

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PicOS® Network Operating System
Telemetry

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Broadcom Silicon
Open switch hardware

Why Choose PicOS®

Open Standards

Build interoperable networks with standard protocols, open APIs, and broad platform support.

Automation Ready

Use CLI, APIs, telemetry, and AmpCon workflows to simplify daily operations.

Merchant Silicon

Run on proven Broadcom-based switching platforms for predictable performance.

High Availability

Support resilient designs with MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, routing redundancy, and graceful restart.

Lower Operations Cost

Reduce vendor lock-in and streamline lifecycle management with open networking.

Operational Security

Use AAA, ACLs, CoPP, secure management access, and telemetry for controlled operations.

What Makes PicOS® Unique

PicOS® combines open networking flexibility with production-ready switching features, giving network teams a practical path to reduce lock-in and automate operations.

Open Architecture — Separate software choice from hardware choice for flexible network procurement.

Hardware Abstraction — Operate across compatible platforms through a consistent network operating system.

Unified Operations — Use consistent commands, automation hooks, and lifecycle workflows across sites.

Built for Automation — Integrate with modern operations through APIs, telemetry, and orchestration tools.

What You Get

PicOS® includes core Layer 2, Layer 3, high availability, automation, telemetry, and security capabilities for campus, enterprise, and data center deployments.