DENT: Linux Foundation Project for Standardized Network Operating System
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Summary
DENT is a Linux Foundation project that creates a standardized network operating system using the Linux Kernel, Switchdev, and other Linux-based components. It aims to simplify networking infrastructure by treating all underlying hardware equally and reducing abstractions, APIs, drivers, and low-level overhead. The project brings together silicon vendors, ODMs, SIs, OEMs, and end users to enable the transition to disaggregated networks across all industry verticals.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDENT utilizes the Linux Kernel, Switchdev, and other Linux based projects as the basis for building a new standardized network operating system without abstractions or overhead.
All underlying infrastructure — including ASIC and Silicon for networking and datapath — is treated equally; while existing abstractions, APIs, drivers, low-level overhead, and other open software are simplified.
DENT unites silicon vendors, ODMs, SIs, OEMs, and end users across all verticals to enable the transition to disaggregated networks.
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