u/Main-Transition-9848

Hey,

I'm trying to build SONiC locally for a Cisco switch (8000 series platform) and hitting a wall with the platform-cisco-8000 module.

According to the official SONiC build docs, this platform package is only available through Cisco Support / Enterprise channels. I don't have a Cisco enterprise account, so I can't pull it.

What I'm looking for:

1. Prebuilt SONiC image that already includes the cisco-8000 platform — anyone have a working ISO/IMG they can share? Lab/testing only.
2. Alternative source for platform-cisco-8000 — is there a community fork, unofficial repo, or another legal way to get the platform files for individual/lab use?
3. Different approach — is there a way to compile SONiC without the official Cisco platform package, or use an open-source alternative platform that's compatible?

My goal: Get SONiC running on a Cisco switch for homelab/experimentation. No production use.

I know Cisco content is licensed, but if there's a documented path for individuals to get the platform files or a community-maintained build, I'd really appreciate the pointer.

Thanks!