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Dell today extended its reach to Open Networking with the new Operating System 10 (OS10). This next-generation networking software is designed to introduce new levels of software flexibility and programmability in large-scale data center environments.
The OS10 software environment advances the functionality of modern data centers by disaggregating network software, so customers have more choice in how software is used throughout IT operations.
"With Dell Networking OS10 released we have unlocked the last Open Networking Industry frontier. We disaggregated our Operating system from hardware platforms two years back with Open hardware platform; and, now have unlocked our Operating system for an Androidified world. Imagine the possibilities with an Android like ecosystem for networking platforms. That is the disruption Dell is unfolding," said Amandeep Singh, Country Manager, Dell Networking.
The OS10 platform is designed around new benchmarks for open software modularity so users can create the most efficient and flexible paths across networked systems. OS10 is comprised of a base module and various optional application modules.
The OS10 Base Module is available for free and runs a fully-open, unmodified Linux distribution. It can leverage the Linux community-based benefits which can enhance its programmability, portability, and flexibility for the application layer above it.
The under layer of OS 10 Base Module employs the Open Compute Project Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) that enables a common, programmer-friendly language between vendor network operating systems and the particular silicon residing on the physical switch. Today, SAI helps web-scale companies and cloud providers take advantage of the latest silicon innovation by enabling them to program the switches more granularly.
Dell targets Open Networking with its new operating system 10 | ET CIO
The OS10 software environment advances the functionality of modern data centers by disaggregating network software, so customers have more choice in how software is used throughout IT operations.
"With Dell Networking OS10 released we have unlocked the last Open Networking Industry frontier. We disaggregated our Operating system from hardware platforms two years back with Open hardware platform; and, now have unlocked our Operating system for an Androidified world. Imagine the possibilities with an Android like ecosystem for networking platforms. That is the disruption Dell is unfolding," said Amandeep Singh, Country Manager, Dell Networking.
The OS10 platform is designed around new benchmarks for open software modularity so users can create the most efficient and flexible paths across networked systems. OS10 is comprised of a base module and various optional application modules.
The OS10 Base Module is available for free and runs a fully-open, unmodified Linux distribution. It can leverage the Linux community-based benefits which can enhance its programmability, portability, and flexibility for the application layer above it.
The under layer of OS 10 Base Module employs the Open Compute Project Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) that enables a common, programmer-friendly language between vendor network operating systems and the particular silicon residing on the physical switch. Today, SAI helps web-scale companies and cloud providers take advantage of the latest silicon innovation by enabling them to program the switches more granularly.
Dell targets Open Networking with its new operating system 10 | ET CIO
