This switch does not require SDN or OpenFlow. The idea is you run whatever OS on it you want that provides the features you need. For instance, you can go buy a

This switch does not require SDN or OpenFlow. The idea is you run whatever OS on it you want that provides the features you need. For instance, you can go buy an OS from Cumulus (mentioned in the article) and run it on an ODM switch and run traditional routing protocols and topologies. It is only a matter of time before other somewhat traditional vendors start selling their OS for commodity hardware as well. Arista will likely be the first.