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Dell FORCE10 Open Automation User Manual

Dell FORCE10 Open Automation
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Open Automation Guide
Configuration and Command Line Reference
February 2013

Table of Contents

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Dell FORCE10 Open Automation Specifications

General IconGeneral
SeriesFORCE10
ModelOpen Automation
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
Product TypeSwitch
PortsVaries by model
Switching CapacityVaries by model
Forwarding RateVaries by model
MAC Address Table SizeVaries by model
Power SupplyVaries by configuration
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model

Summary

Open Automation Framework

Bare Metal Provisioning

Automates the initial configuration and deployment of network devices.

Smart Scripting

Enables automation of network tasks using industry-standard scripting languages.

Virtual Server Networking

Automates network management for virtualized environments.

Programmatic Management

Allows remote management of switches using APIs and protocols.

Web GUI and HTTP Server

Provides a web-based interface for monitoring and managing the network.

Smart Scripting

Use Cases

Provides examples of how Smart Scripting can be used for automation.

Installing Smart Scripting

Step-by-step guide for installing the Smart Scripting package.

Creating PERL, Python and UNIX Scripts

Guidance on developing scripts using different programming languages.

Running a Script from the FTOS CLI

Instructions for executing scripts directly from the FTOS command-line interface.

Running a Script from the UNIX Shell

How to execute scripts from within a NetBSD UNIX shell.

Using the PERL API

Utilizing the Perl API for interacting with switch functions.

Running a PERL API Script

Guidance on executing scripts that leverage the Perl API.

Using the Python API

Utilizing the Python API for interacting with switch functions.

Running a Python API Script

Guidance on executing scripts that leverage the Python API.

Using UNIX Shell Scripting

Leveraging UNIX shell scripts for network automation.

Creating a UNIX API Script

Developing shell scripts to interact with switch APIs.

Running a UNIX API Script

Executing shell scripts that utilize switch APIs.

Smart Scripting CLI

package install

Command to install Open Automation packages, such as Smart Scripting.

Virtual Server Networking

Hypervisor Modes

Explains the 'check' and 'config' modes for retrieving hypervisor data.

Installing VSN

Step-by-step guide for installing the Virtual Server Networking package.

Enabling VSN in a Hypervisor Session

How to configure and enable VSN sessions with hypervisors.

Running VSN Scripts

Instructions for executing Perl or Python scripts for VSN functionality.

Virtual Server Networking CLI

access

Command to configure the connection details for accessing a hypervisor.

script

Command to run installed VSN scripts (Perl or Python).

vsn enable

Command to enable Virtual Server Networking on an interface.

Programmatic Management

Overview

Introduces remote switch management via APIs and protocols.

Using the REST API

Details how to use the Representational State Transfer API for management.

Web GUI and HTTP Server

Protocols Menu

Diagnostics Menu

Diagnostics > System Log

Provides access to the system log messages and events.

Utilities Menu

Settings Menu

Settings > SmartUtils Credentials

Configures user credentials for SmartUtils to communicate with FTOS.

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