Overview - Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 Quick Start Manual

Overview

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The Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) is a small Linux-based operating
system that provides an open install environment for network switches without
operating systems.
ONIE enables a network switch ecosystem where end-users can choose among
different Network Operating Systems (NOS). Practically, ONIE boots on a switch,
discovers NOS installer images available on the local network or on a USB drive,
copies the chosen image to the switch, and provides an environment where the
installer can load the NOS onto the switch.
ONIE is classified as free software, meaning it can be redistributed and/or modified
under the terms of version 2 of the GNU General Public License as published by the
Free Software Foundation. To read the license, visit the following link:
https://github.com/opencomputeproject/onie/blob/master/COPYING
For more details about ONIE, go to onie.org.
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