Dell SmartFabric Manager
Dell SmartFabric Manager: A self-hosted SONiC fabric manager for blueprint-based configuration and operational monitoring. Ranked #5 of 20 in Data Center Fabric Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for mid-market and enterprise SONiC fabric operations.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forMid-market and enterprise SONiC fabric operations
- Free planNo
- Fabric automationYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Builds fabric configurations from blueprints or through the UI
- Configures fabrics, tenants, networks, and routing policies
- Tracks fabric health, connectivity, bandwidth, and flow metrics
Where it doesn't
- Supports SONiC rather than multi-vendor fabric management
- Requires self-hosted deployment on a VM or Linux server
- Pricing requires contacting Dell sales
Our verdict on Dell SmartFabric Manager
Dell SmartFabric Manager is software for deploying and operating network connectivity for Dell ISG solutions using SONiC. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise data center teams that need to discover and manage switches, configure fabrics, and monitor operations. The self-hosted software runs as a virtual machine or on a Linux server, and its license is based on switch capacity. It is a focused choice for SONiC operations rather than a general multi-vendor fabric manager.
Its core workflow centers on fabric blueprints and configuration. Administrators can create and deploy fabrics through blueprints or the UI, then configure tenants, networks, and routing policies. For ongoing operations, it reports fabric and switch health, events, logs, BGP and inter-switch connectivity, and bandwidth; it also collects observability metrics and supports flow-level monitoring. Prometheus-compatible monitoring and storage systems are supported, which can suit environments already using those systems. Firmware image management and upgrades, along with switch configuration backup and restore, extend the operational scope beyond initial deployment.
Deployment and purchasing make this a considered infrastructure decision rather than a self-serve tool. According to Dell's product information, buyers should contact sales, and licensing is based on switch capacity; the published purchasing information does not provide a price to compare plan by plan. Email, chat, and phone support channels are available. Teams needing SONiC blueprint automation and assurance may find its focused scope appropriate, while organizations that require multi-vendor fabric management should consider another product. Its on-premises model also suits buyers who want to run the manager within their own environment, not those seeking a hosted service.
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Dell SmartFabric Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Fabric automation | Yes |
| Supported fabrics | SONiC |
| Multi-vendor management | No |
| Fabric assurance | Yes |
| Deployment model | On-premises |
| API access | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Prometheus-compatible monitoring/storage systems |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | dell.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Dell SmartFabric Manager integrations
Dell SmartFabric Manager lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Prometheus-compatible monitoring/storage systems
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