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Dell SmartFabric Manager vs Netris
Both stand on data center fabric software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid LinuxWeb
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Netris combines centralized network control with customer-environment deployment and documented behavior during controller outages. Operators should account for its three-node minimum and subscription-based support.
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| Dell SmartFabric Manager | Netris | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dell.com | netris.io |
| On data center fabric software | #9 of 18 | #5 of 18 |
Dell SmartFabric Manager: what it does well
Netris: what it does well
- Automates settings across Ethernet, InfiniBand and NVLink
- Offers web console, REST API and Kubernetes integration
- Documents hardware-enforced tenant isolation
- Devices retain forwarding and existing policies if controller is unreachable
- Urgent support response is listed as one hour, 24×7
What to know first
- Controller requires at least three dedicated bare-metal nodes
- New configuration and telemetry pause if controller is unreachable
- Pricing is available on request
- Support requires an active license and subscription
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