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Open Source Software
Edgecore is the leading network contributor to current open-source software communities including OCP , ONF, TIP, DENT
and Microsoft SONiC. Edgecore switches offer a choice of open source software distributions that provide network operators
and ISVs with open platforms to enable value-add application development.
Open Network Foundation’s (ONF’s) Atrium. Open-source SDN distribution providing OpenFlow switch agent managed
by the ONOS OpenFlow SDN controller with BGP routing applications.
Open Network Linux (ONL). The OCP reference NOS, providing a standard platform for forwarding agents including
OpenFlow and agents to program switch silicon.
Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC). The SONiC community is being led by Microsoft and many other
key players, including Edgecore, to deliver a robust, proven software infrastructure to enable customers to build highly
scalable, data center networks. Containing proven Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols, along with a modern micro-services
architecture, customers can extend the functionality of SONiC to meet their specific use case.
DENT: As a new Linux Foundation project, DENT will utilize the Linux Kernel, Switchdev, and other Linux based projects
as the basis for building a new standardized network operating system without abstractions or overhead.
Leaf and Spine Topology for Data Center or CORD
Spine
Switches
40G, 100G, or 400G Spine
Leaf/TOR
Switches
. . .
10G, 25G,
or 100G
within rack
Application Workloads Network Functions
- Leaf and spine architecture scales from few racks with L2 fabric to thousands of racks with L3 fabric.
- Edgecore open switches provide choice of 1G, 10G, 25G or 100G server connections; and 10G, 40G, 100G and 400G
spine network.
- Folded CLOS fabric provides network underlay supporting SDN, virtualization and cloud orchestration software options.
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