SAI Launchpad Production-Grade SAI for Your ASIC

A working ASIC is not yet a market-ready platform. We help ASIC companies and solution builders implement, integrate, and validate production-grade SAI adapters that make NOS integration, testing, and delivery faster and lower risk.

talk to an expert SAI Launchpad Production-Grade SAI for Your ASIC

SAI Drives Product Readiness

Turn silicon bring-up into a SONiC-ready platform with a solid SAI foundation.

Simplify Complex Mapping

Align SDK capabilities with SAI through structured, reliable implementation.

Make Development Predictable

Accelerate SONiC enablement with a controlled, low-risk SAI engineering approach.

Who This Service Is For

Built for Teams That Need SAI for a Specific ASIC

ASIC Companies

We support ASIC start-ups and established silicon vendors that need SAI for a new or uncovered ASIC model and want to accelerate SONiC enablement without overloading internal SDK or platform teams.

OEMs and Solution Vendors

We help organizations building SONiC-based products that want to own the SAI layer for a selected ASIC in order to gain more control over roadmap, feature scope, integration timing, and product differentiation.

What a Successful Engagement Delivers

A successful SAI engagement is not just code delivery. It is a clear, usable enablement result.
Typical outcomes include:

Delivery

Working SAI adapter for your target ASIC, integrated and validated
Successful SONiC bring-up on the target platform
Prioritized baseline features implemented and stabilized

Quality & Visibility

Feature support aligned with product and business goals
Structured validation and regression visibility throughout the engagement
Known gaps and limitations clearly identified and documented

Readiness & Handover

Faster demo and PoC readiness for customer and investor milestones
Improved OEM adoption potential for the target ASIC
Handover material so your internal team can continue with confidence

Scope of the Service

We tailor SAI Development & Integration to match your stage – from PoC bring-up to product readiness.

SAI Implementation

SAI adapter architecture for the target ASIC
SAI object and API implementation
SDK capability mapping to SAI semantics
Reusable components to accelerate delivery

SONiC Integration & Validation

SONiC integration and platform bring-up
Cross-layer debugging and root cause analysis
Feature enablement based on roadmap priorities
SAI behavior validation and regression support

Handover & Continuity

Handover documentation and knowledge transfer
Feature matrix and known limitations summary
Implementation notes and design decisions
Ongoing support for next-stage development

Feature Scope Clarity

Aligned to Your Priorities, Not Open-Ended

Not every project needs full SAI coverage from day one. We work with customers to define a realistic and commercially useful feature scope for the target ASIC and product stage.

Depending on your needs, the engagement can focus on areas such as:

Port and interface management
VLAN and L2 switching
LAG and hashing behavior
Router interfaces, neighbors, next hops, and routes
ACL and policy-related features
QoS-related integration points
Telemetry, counters, and operational visibility
Other ASIC-specific or product-specific requirements

This allows the implementation to match business priorities instead of becoming an open-ended engineering effort.

Why Customers Choose PLVision

Full SONiC Integration Experience

PLVision works across the ASIC SDK, SAI adapter, and SONiC layers where integration issues actually surface.

Deep SAI Expertise

We know the real-world details, tradeoffs, and failure modes behind production-grade SAI adapters.

Reusable Engineering Assets

Our team brings proven code and implementation patterns to speed up delivery and reduce risk.

Independent Validation

Our SAI test framework helps catch regressions early and build confidence before milestone reviews.

Validation & Quality

Validation Built In, Not Added Later

SAI quality is not about compiling code or passing a few manual checks. It is about consistent behavior, stable integration, and confidence that changes do not break existing functionality.

our validation approach helps customers:

Verify implemented SAI behavior systematically across feature areas
Detect regressions earlier – before they reach demos or customer reviews
Improve readiness for PoCs, demos, and release milestones
Normalize SAI behavior across hardware platforms for consistent SONiC operation
Build a stronger quality foundation for future feature growth

For customers building long-term SONiC products, validation also helps transform SAI from a one-time integration effort into a maintainable engineering asset.

Engagement Models

Choose the starting point that matches your program stage. Each model can scale as your needs evolve.

Assessment & Feasibility

Validate readiness, identify gaps, and define a practical scope before committing.

PoC & Bring-Up

Move quickly to a working SONiC demo for evaluations or proof-of-concept reviews.

Baseline SAI Enablement

Build core SAI functionality with a structured implementation and validation approach.

Stabilization & Hardening

Improve an existing implementation with stronger validation, regression control, and production readiness.

Ongoing Extension & Support

Expand features, maintain the adapter, and support long-term product evolution.

Full SONiC Product Bundle

Combine SAI Launchpad with SONiC integration, feature enablement, hardening, and ongoing support.

Delivery Process

How We Work With You

achieving sonic integration

01

Discovery &
Scope Alignment

Review your ASIC, SDK maturity, hardware access, SONiC version, feature priorities, and milestones.

02

Architecture &
Implementation Planning

Define the adapter structure, feature-mapping approach, dependencies, and validation strategy.

03

Implementation &
Bring-Up

Implement the SAI layer, integrate with the SDK, and support early SONiC bring-up on the target platform.

04

Validation &
Stabilization

Verify behavior through structured testing, analyze failures, fix regressions, and improve delivery confidence.

05

Handover & Next-
Stage Support

Provide handover material, knowledge transfer, and optional continued support for feature expansion.

inputs and scope

What We Need from Customer

A successful SAI engagement usually depends on clear access to the right technical inputs. We scope based on what is available and advise on how to fill gaps. These often include:

By aligning early on inputs and scope, we make delivery more predictable and reduce wasted cycles on both sides.

typical deliverables

What Customer Will Get

Depending on the engagement scope, deliverables may include:

SAI adapter source code and integration components
Feature support matrix
Implementation notes and known limitations
Validation and regression test reports
Issue analysis and stabilization recommendations
Handover and knowledge-transfer materials
Optional roadmap suggestions for next-stage development

Standalone Service or Part of a Broader Bundle

Standalone

A targeted service for customers who primarily need SAI adapter implementation, integration, and validation for a specific ASIC – without committing to a broader SONiC program.

As Part of a Broader Bundle

For customers building a full SONiC-based product, SAI Launchpad can be combined with:

SONiC platform integration and customization
NOS feature enablement
System-level hardening
Maintenance and support
Troubleshooting and knowledge transfer

This makes SAI the enabling foundation within a broader product-development path.

RECOMMENDED

When This Service Is the Right Fit

This service is especially relevant when:

You have a new ASIC and need SAI to enable SONiC
A specific ASIC model still has no SAI support
Internal teams are overloaded with SDK, platform, or customer work
You need faster demo or PoC readiness
You want stronger regression coverage and validation
You want more control over the software layer for a chosen ASIC
You are building a broader SONiC-based product and need the hardware-enablement layer in place
You face OEM or customer demand for SONiC support and do not have bandwidth to execute internally
You need a measurable validation story for customer or investor confidence

Ready to Accelerate SAI Enablement for Your ASIC?

Let’s discuss your target ASIC, SDK maturity, feature priorities, and SONiC integration goals.

FAQ

Can you work with an immature SDK?

Yes – though scope and pace depend on SDK maturity. An assessment phase is often the best starting point.

Can you start from a partial SAI implementation?

Yes. We review existing code, identify gaps, improve architecture, continue implementation, and strengthen validation.

Is this only for full production programs?

No. The service can start with assessment or PoC bring-up and later expand into broader product-readiness work.

We already have an internal SAI team – why do we need this?

Internal teams build components. We ensure the full chain works in SONiC. Integration issues appear at the intersection of SDK, SAI, and SONiC – not within a single layer.

Can this be part of a larger SONiC project?

Yes. SAI Development & Integration fits naturally into a broader SONiC product-development or platform-enablement program.

Do you also help with validation?

Yes. Validation is one of the core parts of the service and a major differentiator in our offering.

We are still early-stage – is now the right time?

Early validation reduces later cost. Fixing SAI architecture after OEM engagement begins is expensive. An assessment or PoC scope is a low-risk way to get the foundation right.