Micas Networks provides a portfolio of open networking Ethernet switches from 1 Gbps to 800 Gbps, built on Broadcom ASICs and supporting SONiC and other open operating systems. Leveraging its own manufacturing facility and supply‑chain expertise, it offers cost‑effective, high‑performance hardware with custom design and development services for hyperscale cloud, AI/ML, and high‑performance computing workloads.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Data center operators and hyperscale cloud providers require networking hardware that can deliver extremely high bandwidth, low latency, and flexible software integration, yet traditional proprietary switches are costly, inflexible, and often lack support for open operating systems.
Solution
Micas Networks delivers a full portfolio of open networking Ethernet switches ranging from 1 Gbps to 800 Gbps, built on Broadcom ASICs and supporting the SONiC operating system. By owning its manufacturing facility and maintaining a robust supply chain, the company can produce cost‑effective hardware at scale. Its engineering team offers custom design, development, and manufacturing services to meet the specific performance, power, and form‑factor requirements of cloud, AI/ML, and high‑performance computing workloads. The open networking platform enables customers to integrate third‑party software, automate provisioning, and avoid vendor lock‑in while benefiting from enterprise‑grade reliability. Micas also provides end‑to‑end solutions, including transceivers, cables, and support services, to simplify deployment of large‑scale data‑center fabrics.
Target Audience
Primary customers are hyperscale cloud providers, large‑scale data‑center operators, and OEMs that need high‑performance, open, and customizable networking infrastructure.
Features
- Ethernet switches covering 1 Gbps to 800 Gbps bandwidth, powered by Broadcom ASICs
- Native support for SONiC and other open network operating systems for programmable control planes
- Custom hardware design and manufacturing services tailored to low‑power, high‑performance AI/ML and HPC applications
- Integrated supply‑chain management and in‑house factory to ensure rapid, cost‑effective production at volume
- Comprehensive product ecosystem including high‑density optical transceivers (1 Gbps‑400 Gbps) and cabling solutions
- Scalable architecture for hybrid‑cloud, hyperscale, and OEM deployments with flexible port configurations