White box switches are a “blank” standard hardware that relies on a network operating system, commonly Linux-based.
Built to run on Linux and open hardware, OpenSwitch is a full-featured network operating system (NOS) aimed at enabling the transition to disaggregated networks. OpenSwitch allows for freedom of innovation while maintaining stability and limiting vulnerability, and has a reliable architecture focused on modularity and availability.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.openswitch.net/, or read the full press release.