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Unified networking software that brings hyperscale engineering to the enterprise — combining an open, multi-silicon network operating system with blueprint-driven automation, validated architectures and deep observability.
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Accelerate modern IT workloads with high-performance fabrics

Bring the power of open, standards-based Dell SONiC to AI, data-center, and edge environments. By combining hyperscale engineering practices, validated architectures, and AI-ready congestion and traffic management, Dell SONiC helps simplify operations, improve visibility, and accelerate time-to-value without requiring customers to build extensive software-development capabilities. Enhance Dell SONiC with Dell Fabric Manager, an intent-based orchestration solution that provides a unified view of fabric design, orchestration, and observability while simplifying Day 0–N lifecycle management across multi-silicon, multi-NOS fabrics. ​

Industry leading
Dell SONiC​

First

in the industry to be USGv6r1 compliant

Maximize efficiency and simplify network operations with a unified, open network operating system for high-performance fabrics across AI, data-center, and edge environments.

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Faster time-to-value

Simplify deployment and operations with blueprint-driven automation and validated architectures that reduce manual configuration and accelerate production-ready fabrics.
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Predictable performance

Improve visibility, performance and resiliency with deep telemetry, AI-ready traffic management & congestion control, and actionable failure awareness features.
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Unified management

Manage Broadcom and NVIDIA Spectrum-X platforms powered by SONiC or Cumulus and manage from a single console.
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Global support

Ensure uninterrupted operations with access to 24/7 enterprise-grade support in 170 countries, provided by a network of over 60,000 industry professionals.
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Explore the advantages of Dell SONiC plus Dell Fabric Manager​

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Holistic fabric management​

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Automated configuration and deployment

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AI fabric optimization

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Automated lifecycle management

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Actionable analytics and agentic operations

Unify network fabrics across AI, core and edge use cases​

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Customer stories
ESTONIAN IT CENTRE (RIT)​

Modernizing Estonia's digital leadership​

RIT and Dell transformed Estonia's digital governance with SONiC & PowerSwitch, boosting efficiency and scalability.
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Team.blue​

team.blue boosts agility with Dell SONiC ​

team.blue chose Dell SONiC for a flexible, reliable, enterprise-class network with greater agility and scale.​
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SKY Brazil

Sky modernizes communications with SONiC​

Sky partnered with Dell to boost growth, productivity, and balance digital and physical product components.
Read SKY Brazil’s story
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DELL IT

Future-ready networking

Dell IT leverages SONiC to deliver scalable, opensource enterprise networking built for tomorrow.
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HOT AISLE

Making high performance compute accessible to SMB

Hot Aisle uses PowerSwitch Z-series and Dell Enterprise SONiC to offer enterprise AI compute access to all business sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary benefits include streamlined network management, enhanced security, and greater operational efficiency. By automating routine tasks and providing deep visibility into network health, our software reduces complexity and frees up your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives that move your business forward.
Dell's networking software is differentiated by its open and standards-based approach, along with deep integration with our hardware ecosystem, delivering a unified and validated solution from the edge to the core to the cloud. It offers intelligent automation and a consistent operational model that simplifies management across diverse environments, providing a level of reliability and cohesion that standalone solutions often lack.
Dell offers a versatile portfolio of networking software designed to support a variety of use cases, including edge networking, data center networking, and networking for AI solutions. Whether you're optimizing data center operations, enabling seamless connectivity and automation at the edge, or building AI-optimized, high-performance fabrics to support AI workloads, our software is tailored to meet your specific operational needs. Dell's solutions empower you to simplify and enhance your networking capabilities across diverse environments.
Key features to consider are centralized management for a single-pane-of-glass view, robust automation capabilities to reduce manual errors, and advanced analytics for proactive performance monitoring. Additionally, look for open-standards-based integration to ensure compatibility and prevent vendor lock-in, giving you greater control over your IT ecosystem.
Yes, Dell’s networking software is built on open standards to support interoperability with other 3rd-party networking solutions. This approach provides the flexibility to integrate our solutions into a multi-vendor environment, reducing vendor lock-in, protecting your investments and enhancing network capabilities.
Dell's networking software simplifies and automates complex tasks such as device provisioning, configuration, and compliance checks through a centralized platform. In addition to reducing manual effort, minimizing human error, and accelerating service delivery, our solutions support standards-based third-party management platforms, ensuring seamless integration into diverse IT environments. For even greater efficiency, Dell offers its own intent-based orchestration platform, which uses declarative intent and digital-twin validation to automate Day 0–N deployment and streamline operations.
Dell’s networking software enhances performance with AI-optimized features, real-time congestion management, and advanced telemetry-driven flow control. It provides visibility into traffic and network health, enabling proactive issue resolution. With validated blueprints and intelligent automation, it simplifies management, prioritizes critical applications, and ensures efficient resource allocation for high-performance fabrics.
Yes, the software is designed to provide a consistent management experience across hybrid environments. It helps bridge the gap between your on-premises data center and public cloud resources, enabling unified policy enforcement and simplified orchestration for seamless workload mobility and control.
The deployment process is streamlined through a combination of an open, future-ready network operating system and advanced automation and lifecycle management capabilities that simplify setup, configuration, and integration into existing workflows. These capabilities help ensure efficient, accurate deployment while reducing manual effort and risk.
Dell’s networking software is an ideal choice for growing enterprises because of its scalable and flexible architecture. It allows you to start with what you need today and easily expand your network’s capacity and capabilities as your business needs evolve, ensuring your infrastructure can support long-term growth without requiring a costly overhaul.
Dell’s networking software is designed to support modern workloads like AI and edge computing with AI-optimized features, streaming telemetry, and deep analytics. It delivers low-latency, high-throughput connectivity to meet the demands of data-intensive applications while providing advanced automation and agility for rapid deployment and management of distributed infrastructure. These capabilities ensure reliable, efficient performance for AI and edge workloads, no matter the location.
Dell’s enterprise networking software is designed with enterprise-grade security to protect your infrastructure from evolving threats. Key features include foundational protections like Secure Boot and Root of Trust, as well as advanced certifications such as Fed FIPS and USGv6 compliance. Aligned with Zero Trust principles, Dell’s solutions ensure a resilient and adaptable defense against modern cyber threats.
Our networking software is a key component for building a Zero Trust architecture by enabling micro-segmentation and granular access controls. It allows you to create and enforce policies that verify every access request and limit lateral movement, effectively reducing the attack surface and enhancing your overall security posture.
Dell offers comprehensive support for our networking software through services like Dell ProSupport, which provides 24/7 access to expert engineers. This ensures you receive rapid assistance for any issue, from troubleshooting to configuration guidance, helping you maximize uptime and get the most value from your investment.