Users Guide
Getting Started with Dell EMC SmartFabric
OS10
Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 is a network operating system (NOS) supporting multiple architectures and environments. The
SmartFabric OS10 solution allows multi-layered disaggregation of network functionality. SmartFabric OS10 bundles industry-
standard management, monitoring, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking stacks over CLI, SNMP, and REST interfaces. Users can
choose their own third-party networking, monitoring, management, and orchestration applications. To develop scalable L2 and
L3 networks, the SmartFabric OS10 delivers a modular and disaggregated solution in a single-binary image.
SmartFabric OS10 key features
● Standard networking features, interfaces, and scripting functions for legacy network operations integration
● Standards-based switching hardware abstraction through the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI)
● Pervasive, unrestricted developer environment through Control Plane Services (CPS)
● Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing protocols with integrated IP services, quality of service, manageability, and automation
features
● Increase VM Mobility region by extending L2 VLAN within or across two DCs with unique VLT capabilities
● Programmatic APIs and CLI automation using batch and aliases to simplify configuration management
● Converged network support for Data Center Bridging, with priority flow control (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBx, and
iSCSI TLV
Requirements
● Open network install environment (ONIE)-enabled Dell EMC device
● To install: Store SmartFabric OS10 software image on a server (HTTP, FTP, SCP, SFTP, TFTP) or universal serial bus (USB)
media
● To configure: Set up remote access to the SmartFabric OS10 switch — see Remote access.
Next steps: Determine if a Dell EMC ONIE-enabled switch has a factory-installed OS10 or no OS installed. Go to Switch with
factory-installed OS10 or Baremetal switch with only ONIE installed.
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