Dell EMC presents Open Networking Products to strengthen IT transformation

Dell EMC has announced Open Networking capabilities to help customers transform their IT operations to lower IT costs, get quicker returns on investments and deliver digital capabilities. The company delivers on the promise of software-defined networking (SDN) to make network operations more flexible, programmable and easier to manage.

S5100-ON series is Dell EMC’s 25GbE Open Networking switch, offering more than 2x throughput of 10GbE switches for in-rack connectivity. The S5100-ON matches the Dell EMC PowerEdge 14th-generation servers shipping with native 25GbE support. The switches 100GbE uplinks are designed for 100GbE fabric connectivity, accelerating rack-to-rack (east-west) network traffic. This is ideal for Web 2.0, enterprise, and cloud service providers looking to maximize application and service performance.

S4100-ON series delivers multifunctional, top-of-rack data center Open Networking switches optimized for high densities of 10GbE fiber/copper or Fibre Channel 8/16/32 server and converged local area networks (LAN)/storage area networks (SAN) within racks. All of these switches include the high-performance 100GbE uplink ports for inter-rack communication.

Included in this family is the S4148U, a new unified switch for both Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic for connecting to Dell EMC’s industry-leading storage solutions. This Open Networking switch pushes the upper limits of Fibre Channel connectivity as Dell EMC’s first optimized to support 32Gb Fibre Channel for customers who want to further converge LAN/SAN operations. The S4148U’s unique design enables customers to deploy Ethernet top-of-rack and Fibre Channel switching in the same physical switch or further converge LAN/SAN using Fibre Channel-over-Ethernet.

The S5100-ON and S4100-ON are the first to ship standard with OS10 Enterprise Edition, Dell EMC’s new flagship networking operating system. Based on open source technologies from the Linux Foundation and Open Compute Project, OS10 Enterprise Edition is a next-generation, modular and programmable network operating system designed for both traditional networking and DevOps environments.

The OS10 Enterprise Edition package provides layer 2 and layer 3 networking functionality but also allows customers to easily customize the software for different environments. Customers can integrate additional open source capabilities, add third-party Linux applications, or develop their own software using standard Linux and DevOps tools.

Dell EMC N1100-ON series is a family of energy-efficient and cost-effective switches for campus environments. The series includes a number of fanless switches in half and full width options, Power over Ethernet (POE/POE+) and non-POE versions, and port configurations from 10/100/1000Mbps to 1/10GbE. The N1100-ON series switches are designed to pair with Aerohive’s HiveManager NG – a next-generation cloud-based management solution that greatly simplifies end-user wired and wireless access, setting a new standard for network convergence by bringing enterprise-class management to the public or private cloud.

The N1100 switches support IoT initiatives and workforce transformations that drive a wireless-first work space, where end users and access points get connected wherever they are located. Ideal for small to medium size business environments, the switches complement the recently announced N3100-ON and N2100-ON switches designed for larger campus environments. The N3100-ON and N2100-ON switches are Multi-Gig Open Networking switches optimized for emerging 2.5GbE/5GbE high speed campus networking to enable next generation wireless LAN infrastructure in the enterprise.

NFV Advisory Services feature:

A workshop to research the customer’s foundational requirements and provide design recommendations to implement NFV infrastructure solutions

Proof of technology for a detailed on-site assessment of an operator’s infrastructure and operational environment as well as their readiness for the insertion of virtualized network nodes

The return on investment advisory, which delivers a detailed analysis on the key financial impacts that will result in the transformation to NFV and SDN

IoT Technology Advisory Service is a consulting offer to help organizations determine the key capabilities and architecture required to leverage IoT data (e.g., sensors, beacons, mobile phones, wearables, connected devices). This information can be used for initiatives such as optimizing key operational processes, reducing compliance and security risks, uncovering revenue opportunities and creating more compelling customer engagements.

“At Dell EMC, we believe networks work best when open, granting customers of all sizes maximum choice and capability,” said Tom Burns, senior vice president, Networking, Enterprise Infrastructure & Service Provider, Dell EMC. “By disaggregating networking system software, and by decoupling networking software from hardware platforms, companies can free themselves from the rigid, and proprietary environments of yesterday to embrace software-defined principles and unlock innovation at any scale.”

The Dell EMC S5100-ON series is expected to available in the third quarter of Dell Technologies’ 2018 fiscal year. The S4100-ON series is expected to begin shipping select models in the second quarter of Dell Technologies’ 2018 fiscal year. Additional models will begin shipping throughout the year. The N1100-ON series is expected to be available in the second quarter of Dell Technologies’ 2018 fiscal year. The NFV Advisory Services are expected to be available in the second quarter of Dell Technologies’ 2018 fiscal year. The IoT Technology Advisory Services are available now.