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The ZebOS® Network Platform is a scalable, flexible, and platform-independent architecture that provides stability and fine-grained modularity. Protocol modules can be independently licensed, installed, and upgraded. This permits ZebOS Network Platform to be deployed in smaller and lower-priced access equipment as well as highly-scalable, core networking equipment.
Each protocol module is built on the ZebOS Network Services Module (NSM), which is the base module that simultaneously and independently communicates with every ZebOS Network Platform routing and switching process. The NSM manages both the route table and each of the enabled protocols; performs route conversion and redistribution; and manages the interface state, routing policies, and filtering. The NSM communicates through the Platform Abstraction Layer (PAL) to the underlying operating system or network processor for forwarding table updates.
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ZebOS Modular Routing and Switching Software Building Blocks
The ZebOS Network Platform Integrated Management Interface (IMI) and the IMI Shell (IMISH) provide a command line interface plus a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) capability that can be used as-is by vendors, or can be integrated into the vendor’s existing management infrastructure. The IMI and IMI shell provide a persistent, industry-standard method for managing network configurations and operations, as well as UNIX-like facilities for command and output redirection and logging.
Development, Documentation, and Support
All ZebOS Network Platform modules are written in the portable ANSI-compliant C programming language. The ZebOS Network Platform is delivered with extensive documentation, including: Command References Manuals, Developer Guides, Configuration Guides, and an Installation Guide. IP Infusion provides comprehensive technical support to customers who have purchased support and maintenance contracts for IP Infusion products, including the customers-only online Support Web site, product updates, and e-mail support. The technical support staff is composed of highly-skilled network engineers developing, supporting, and operating advanced IP networks.
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