SmartFabric Manager (SFM) for SONiC is Dell's answer to the call for simplicity in network management. It is a tool that transforms the daunting task of network setup and maintenance into a streamlined, intuitive process. SFM for SONiC automates deployment and management, offering customizable blueprints and automated fabric discovery that reduce manual errors, cut operational costs, and enhance network reliability.
SFM for SONiC is not just about simplifying network design and deployment; it is about empowering IT teams with control and visibility. It optimizes efficiency through standard APIs for seamless automation and provides a detailed performance insight through advanced analytics and monitoring. With SFM for SONiC, customers can reduce configuration errors, deploy with confidence, manage less, innovate more, and enjoy increased network availability and performance.
Dell SFM brings:- Fabric Discovery, Validation & Auto Config: SFM for SONiC saves time and reduces manual errors with quick detection of wiring issues and no need for specialized skill sets for network configuration.
- Blueprints for Success: User-defined and predesigned blueprints for Dell Solutions and Generative AI save time and allow for design once, deploy n times across sites or fabrics.
- REST API Support: SFM for SONiC offers REST API for all capabilities, which customers can use to integrate fabric level configurations with scripting.
- Lifecycle Management: Uniform NOS version maintenance, planned and scheduled NOS upgrades, auto rollback on failure, and maintenance mode route around to reduce downtime.
- Advanced Analytics & Monitoring: An advanced dashboard provides a deep dive view into the fabric, quickly identifying problems and congestion and triggering remedial action to prevent unexpected downtime.