Users Guide

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Getting Started
Dell EMC SmartFabric OS is a network operating system (NOS) supporting multiple architectures and environments. The SmartFabric OS
solution allows multi-layered disaggregation of network functionality. SmartFabric OS 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 OS delivers a modular
and disaggregated solution in a single-binary image.
SmartFabric OS 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 conguration management
Converged network support for Data Center Bridging, with priority ow control (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBx, and iSCSI TLV
Requirements
Open network install environment (ONIE)-enabled Dell EMC device
To install: Store SmartFabric OS software image on a server (HTTP, FTP, SCP, SFTP, TFTP) or universal serial bus (USB) media
To congure: Set up remote access to the SmartFabric OS 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 OS release, see the SmartFabric OS
Release Notes. The SmartFabric OS Release Notes are stored in the Dell Digital Locker (DDL) with SmartFabric OS software updates.
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