Dell Data Center Fabrics

Programmable Network Operating System (NOS)

An open, extensible and resilient NOS built with a structured set of APIs and CLI command libraries including eAPI JSON based RPC and gNMI.

100G/400G Ready Leaf/Spine Switches

Leaf nodes capable of up to 100GE ports and spine nodes with port speeds up to 400GE that support comprehensive IP and Ethernet feature sets.

Event-Driven Network Overlay Automation

Network overlay with integration into the major orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenStack, OpenShift, vSphere, etc.).

Advanced Routing and Overlay Capabilities

Support for advanced routing protocol stack implementations e.g. eBGP, iBGP, IS-IS etc.

Multi-Dimensional Network Telemetry

Advanced “on change” network telemetry that provides deep, broad, and consistent data across various aspects of the state of the network and routing protocols.

VXLAN Support

VXLAN MP-BGP with the ability to instantiate EVPN and other Layer 2/3 overlays to interconnect workloads in the data center.

High Availability Components

Redundant and PnP replaceable components e.g. power supplies, fans, etc., which ensures ability to repair/replace components without disrupting service.

Event-Driven Network Underlay Automation

Provide a service-aware inter-data center WAN connectivity underlay that adapts to the changes in the workload layer.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Usability and Intuitiveness

End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Customization

Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of IT Administration

This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration

Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support

The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Business Value Created

Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation

Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features

Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features

Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training

Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.