Users Guide

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Getting Started
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 Switch without OS installed.
Supported platforms: For a list of currently supported Dell EMC switches for your SmartFabric OS10 release, see the SmartFabric OS10
Release Notes. The SmartFabric OS10 Release Notes are stored in the Dell Digital Locker (DDL) with SmartFabric OS10 software updates.
Switch with factory-installed OS10
A switch may come with OS10 Enterprise Edition factory-loaded. OS10 upgrades are available for download from the Dell Digital Locker
(DDL). A factory-loaded OS10 image includes a perpetual license.
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