The IStaX (VSC6817SDK) Linux Application Software Package is a turnkey Industrial Ethernet switch solution designed to support Microchip's managed Ethernet switch devices. The software uses the latest Linux operating system for optimal performance and cost effective implementation.
Management is performed using a Web GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), or Java Script Object Notation Remote Procedure Call (JSON RPC).
The VSC6817SDK is highly integrated with advanced L2 switch features such as QCLs and ACLs, and includes support for synchronization functions such as Synchronous Ethernet, IEEE 1588.
Protection functions including linear, ring, Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), Frame Replication and Elimination for Reliability (FRER), and High-Availability Seamless Redundancy/Parallel Redundancy Protocol (HSR/PRP).
The VSC6817SDK includes support for IEEE 802.1 Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) features.
The latest IStaX Linux Software Package (Ver. 2026.06) is available for download on MicrochipDirect.com.
To purchase the IStaX software click here.
To purchase the VSC9990-SWLI IStaX Software Maintenance click here.
To download the latest IStaX software click here.
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Application Notes - 24 Oct 2019
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AN3281- Internet Group Management Protocol | Application Notes | 24 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 10 Apr 2021
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AN3883- Software Options for VSC Switches | Application Notes | 10 Apr 2021 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1233-4.3 AGGR/LACP Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1011-4.4 Application Software Customization Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1039-4.5 IEEE 1588 and NTP Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1047-4.1 ICLI Command Generation Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1104-4.6 ICLI Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1110-4.00 QoS Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1112-4.00 Network Access Server and Access Control List Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1113-4.1 Configuring IP Static Routes | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1115-4.3 Layer 2 Protocol Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1126-4.3 JSON-RPC | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1128-4.7 Private MIB Implementation Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1135-4.1 IP Multicast Configuration (IPMC) Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1144-4.00 SPI Flash Design for VCore-III | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1150-4.00 DHCP Server Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1157-4.00 MRP Protocol Suite | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1178-4.00 Software Configuration for Alarms | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1183-4.00 PoE Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1254 Private VLAN Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1263-4.5 Flash Configuration Design Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1269-4.5 DHCPv6 Snooping Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1270-4.6 DHCPV6 Relay Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1273-4.5 IPv6 Source-Guard Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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User Guide - 18 Mar 2025
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VSC6817 IStaX Software Product Specification | User Guide | 18 Mar 2025 | Download |
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Product Brief - 29 Oct 2019
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VSC6817SDK Product Brief | Product Brief | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1283 CFM Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1284 APS Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1286 ERPS Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 13 Oct 2025
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AN1291 Media Redundancy Protocol Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 13 Oct 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1294 PTP Calibration Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 08 Jul 2026
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AN1295 PTP Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 08 Jul 2026 | Download |
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Application Notes - 31 Mar 2026
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AN1296 RedBox Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 31 Mar 2026 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1181-4.00 PTP Filter or Algorithm Upgrade Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1108-4.0 SyncE Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1078-4.3 Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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Application Notes - 08 Jul 2026
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AN1185 TSN Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 08 Jul 2026 | Download |
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Application Notes - 29 Oct 2019
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ENT-AN1267-4.5 Ethernet Link OAM Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 29 Oct 2019 | Download |
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User Guides - 13 Jul 2026
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UG1068 SW Introduction to WebStaX under Linux | User Guides | 13 Jul 2026 | Download |
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Supporting Collateral - 03 Feb 2021
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VSC6816 VSC6817 VSC6819 Ethernet Switch Software Features | Supporting Collateral | 03 Feb 2021 | Download |
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Application Notes - 13 Oct 2025
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AN1163 Linux Customizations | Application Notes | 13 Oct 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 13 Oct 2025
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AN1184 Brief Introduction to WebStaX SW Architecture | Application Notes | 13 Oct 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 13 Oct 2025
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AN1196 Software Configuration Guide - DHCP Pool Per-Interface Addresses | Application Notes | 13 Oct 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 19 May 2025
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AN1255 OSPF Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 19 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1256 Web Programmers Guide via JSON | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1287 OSPFv3 Software Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1289 Flash Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1290 Port Module Changes | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1292 IPMC, MVR, and IPMC-LIB Module Changes | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 20 May 2025
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AN1293 RIPv2 Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 20 May 2025 | Download |
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Application Notes - 08 Jul 2026
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AN1298 MACsec Key Agreement Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 08 Jul 2026 | Download |
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Application Notes - 08 Jul 2026
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AN1299 Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Configuration Guide | Application Notes | 08 Jul 2026 | Download |
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