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DANOS

DANOS

DANOS is an open-source network operating system designed for data center networking hardware. It provides core networking services like switching, routing, security, and monitoring on bare metal switches.
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DANOS: Open-Source Network OS

An open-source network operating system for data center networking hardware, providing core services like switching, routing, security, and monitoring on bare metal switches.

What is DANOS?

DANOS (Data Center Network Operating System) is an open-source network operating system developed by IP Infusion, optimized for virtual networking environments. It is based on Linux and provides core networking services like layer 2/3 switching, routing, security, and monitoring on bare metal switches, white box hardware, and network disaggregation platforms.

Some key features of DANOS include:

  • Support for switching, routing, MPLS, and related protocols
  • Modular architecture for flexible hardware support
  • Automation friendly interfaces like Ansible, RESTCONF, gNMI
  • Robust security with AAA, ACLs, SSH, certificates etc.
  • Handlers for telemetry streaming and analytics
  • Zero touch provisioning to simplify deployment
  • Compatible with popular hardware like Broadcom Tomahawk, Trident, and Jericho

DANOS aims to reduce the proprietary lock-in associated with legacy networking operating systems. Its modular design and open standards allows it to run on a wide variety of data center switches. This makes it well-suited for white box networking, network disaggregation, and open networking initiatives.

DANOS Features

Features

  1. Switching
  2. Routing
  3. Security
  4. Monitoring
  5. Open and programmable
  6. Built on Linux
  7. Supports open network protocols

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Open source and free

Designed for data center networking

Supports automation and programmability

Active development community

Cons

Limited adoption so far

Less mature than proprietary NOS options

Limited support and documentation

Official Links

Official Website
https://www.danosproject.org

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