OS10 to SONiC interoperability

Software Version  : 4.2.0-Edge_Standard
Product           : Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell Technologies
Distribution      : Debian 10.13
Kernel            : 5.10.0-21-amd64
Config DB Version : version_4_2_1
Build Commit      : b3aea3ecc9
Build Date        : Wed Nov 29 18:11:43 UTC 2023
Built By          : sonicbld@bld-lvn-csg-02
Platform          : x86_64-dell_e3248p-r0
HwSKU             : DELL-E3248P
ASIC              : broadcom
Hardware Version  : A00
Serial Number     : TH06PNKRDEHDN5350044
Uptime            : 22:18:54 up 2:15, 1 user, load average: 2.13, 1.59, 1.42
Mfg               : Dell

S5000#
S5000# show version
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Enterprise
Copyright (c) 1999-2023 by Dell Inc. All Rights Reserved.
OS Version: 10.5.5.5
Build Version: 10.5.5.5.105
Build Time: 2023-06-19T19:08:01+0000
System Type: S5248F-ON
Architecture: x86_64
Up Time: 01:57:03
S5000#

Hi,

the Edge Standard SONiC bundle is only supported on specific platforms, and it’s not designed to run on OS10 hardware. Likewise, OS10 switches can’t run SONiC bundles that aren’t built for them.

As for the connectivity problems  DAC cables can be tricky. Even if they work fine between identical models (S5 ↔ S5 or E3 ↔ E3), they might not work across OS10 ↔ SONiC due to EEPROM mismatches or unsupported transceiver profiles. Dell strongly recommends using Dell-qualified optics or DACs when mixing platforms.

Also, keep in mind that SONiC and OS10 might have different defaults for things like auto-negotiation, FEC, and speed/duplex settings. You might need to manually configure those parameters on both ends to get a stable link. 

thank you -- I will check the defaults and reply on this page