SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Advanced Networking
Included in SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server is the latest, optimized open source networking stack and support for today's advanced networking protocols.
IPv6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server supports Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) as well as its predecessor, IPv4. IPv6 is the newest Internet layer protocol for packet switched internetworks and the Internet. One key improvement to this advanced networking protocol is that it has a much larger address space than IPv4. This provides flexibility in allocating addresses and routing traffic, and eliminates the need for network address translation. Support for IPv6 continues to increase, with many national governments beginning to mandate its use.
OFED
In addition, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server includes the latest version of the Open Fabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED). OFED is an open source software stack used for affordable, high speed RDMA (remote direct memory access)-capable fabrics, and unified interconnects based on InfiniBand and 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
FCoE and DCB
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server includes support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Data Center Bridging (DCB). Open-FCoE enables the encapsulation of Fibre Channel frames as Ethernet packets. It also allows enterprises with a Fibre Channel over Ethernet forwarder (FCF) to access their existing Fibre Channel storage using an Ethernet adapter.
DCB is a collection of Ethernet enhancements that allow network traffic with differing requirements to operate and co-exist on Ethernet. This is done through enhanced transmission selection, priority-based flow control, and congestion notification. You can use Open-FCoE and DCB to run SAN and LAN traffic over the same link, saving time and money.
SNMP and Strongswan
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server supports both SNMP and Strongswan. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) extends network visibility to a wide range of network attached devices. This makes it easier for you to manage these devices using a common set of tools and interfaces. Strongswan is an open source IP security stack which provides Virtual Private Networking (VPN) functionality.