Revolutionizing SONiC Routing - Tackling Challenges in FRR Integration and Scaling up Routing Features

Explore a 19-minute conference talk from Open Compute Project that delves into the evolution of SONiC from its initial TOR switch design to its expanded routing capabilities, with a focus on Alibaba's implementation of DCI router using SRv6. Learn about the challenges and optimizations addressed by the SONiC routing workgroup established in May 2023, examining specific use cases like SRv6 and BFD integration. Discover the architectural adaptations required for SONiC implementation, along with solutions to convergence and memory bottlenecks encountered when scaling to million-plus routes. Gain insights into the progress made in enhancing SONiC's routing features and the ongoing work to overcome fundamental challenges in network routing architecture.