Brand: Broadcom | Category: Accessories & Components
SKU: BCM-BCM88790 | Part #: BCM88790 | MPN: BCM88790
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The Broadcom BCM88790 Arad+ Network Processing Unit delivers carrier-grade performance for demanding metro and wide-area network deployments. Built for high-speed routing platforms including Nokia 7750 SR and Cisco NCS 5500 series, this NPU handles 1.2 billion packets per second while maintaining ultra-low latency across mission-critical infrastructure. The architecture supports modern routing paradigms including MPLS, SR-MPLS, and SRv6 segment routing, enabling service providers and large enterprises to implement sophisticated traffic engineering and network slicing at scale.
Deep packet buffering is essential for bursty traffic patterns common in aggregation networks and peering edges. The BCM88790 addresses this through up to 8 TB of external HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) capacity, preventing packet loss during congestion events while maintaining forwarding performance at 1.2 Terabits per second full-duplex. This combination of throughput and buffer depth makes the Arad+ well-suited for environments where traffic unpredictability and SLA compliance are non-negotiable.
Whether upgrading existing routing infrastructure or deploying new carrier-class networks, this proven NPU integrates seamlessly into established vendor ecosystems. Request a detailed quote or technical specification sheet through our RFQ portal.
| Brand | Broadcom |
| Category | Accessories & Components |
| SKU | BCM-BCM88790 |
| Part Number | BCM88790 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BCM88790 |
| Product Family | Arad+ NPU |
| Forwarding Throughput | 1.2 Terabits per second (Tbps) |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 1.2 Bpps (Billion Packets Per Second) |
| External Buffer Capacity | Up to 8 TB HBM |
| Form Factor | Network Processing Unit (NPU) |
| Protocol Support | MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6 Segment Routing |
| Routing Architecture | Carrier-Class Metro Aggregation |
| Target Platforms | Nokia 7750 SR, Cisco NCS 5500 |
The Broadcom BCM88790 Arad+ Network Processing Unit is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the Broadcom BCM88790 Arad+ Network Processing Unit: new condition; manufacturer part number BCM88790; product family Arad+ NPU; forwarding throughput 1.2 Terabits per second (Tbps); packet forwarding rate 1.2 Bpps (Billion Packets Per Second); external buffer capacity Up to 8 TB HBM; form factor Network Processing Unit (NPU). Manufacturer part number BCM88790. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Broadcom BCM88790 Arad+ Network Processing Unit interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.
