Whitepapers

The state of open networking study

A recent study by Researchscape International shows that IT leaders are embracing open networking to power their data center transformation initiatives. Read the full report here.

The compelling case for open networking

This whitepaper defines what open networking is and explores the importance of adopting the concept of open networking in the era of digital transformation.

Prepare your DC for digital transformation for decision makers

The growth of digital applications, AI, machine learning and more are putting a toll on how businesses scale their data center networks. Download this report to ensure your DC stays modern.

How can web-scale networking modernize your campus networks?

Prepare your DC for digital transformation

The growth of digital applications, AI, machine learning and more are putting a toll on how businesses scale their data center networks. Download this report to ensure your DC stays modern.

5 tips for transitioning to 100G

100G hardware is the next biggest trend in data center scalability. If you're considering making the switch, download this white paper to prepare your network and transition seamlessly.

Building scalable data center networks

Download this whitepaper to learn how to build scalable networks that are future-proofed intelligent design, automation and modern technologies.

BGP EVPN for VXLAN

This technical whitepaper reviews why BGP EVPN is important, how it impacts data center network design and how to deploy it in your network.

5 network automation tips and tricks

Download this quick and easy tips and tricks paper to learn how to automate your data center network like industry leaders for NetOps efficiency.

The Total cost of ownership (TCO) on open networking report

Access our TCO report to learn how open, web-scale networking can save you up to 60% on total cost of ownership.

Cumulus Networks and Mellanox leading the open networking revolution

This paper discusses how Mellanox and Cumulus Linux bring flexibility and reduced costs to your data center with state-of-the-art hardware and software.

Cumulus Linux and Broadcom Trident3

Trident3 is a powerful network switch unlike any other. Learn the specs, benefits and more with this short paper.

Whitepaper: Routing on the Host benefits

Learn about Cumulus Networks' routing on the host functionality leveraging FRRouting and Cumulus' in-house technology.

Containers: Where Linux host networking meets network infrastructure

Download this whitepaper to learn how containers can give you robust flexibility and agility and how you can align your container network with your NOS using Linux.

The benefits of open networking and software-defined storage

Open networking is inevitable. Download this paper to learn how using open networking and software-defined storage can help you transform your data center network.

Our dedicated approach to open source

Read about how Cumulus Networks supports open source initiatives, contributes to the community and fosters a culture of innovation.

The cost of stability in modern data center networks

Don't let stability and security get in the way of innovation — the impact can be costly in the end. Download this report to learn why organizations are missing out on modern network technologies.

VXLAN routing with EVPN

This technical guide walks you through the basics of VXLAN routing with EVPN, how this impacts layer 2 and layer 3 designs, and some basic configurations.

The economic advantage of open, web-scale networking

This joint paper with Dell EMC covers how open and web-scale networking can bring major cost savings in the form of OpEx and CapEx.