OpenArchitect is an extensible open software platform for the routing, control and management of embedded Ethernet switches. The platform includes the Linux operating system, IP protocol stack, control applications and the OA Engine. By using OpenArchitect with CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA embedded Ethernet switches, application integrators and OEMs can build powerful, high value telecommunications solutions with standard components including High Availability systems.

OpenArchitect software provides a broad array of "out-of-the-box" managed IP routing protocols and other open standards for embedded switch management. Examples include network services; Virtual Redundant Router Protocol; Routing Information Protocol; Open Shortest Path First; Border Gateway Protocol; IP Multicast, Quality of Service and Class of Service; access control lists; and management via Simple Network Management Protocol MIBs, Common Open Policy Services and web. OpenArchitect provides command-and-control capabilities for ZNYX Networks switches.

The OpenArchitect software environment enables rapid porting of other UNIX/Linux-based protocols, including open source RFCs. It also enables the development of application-specific protocol configuration scripts. This extensibility and access to the open source networking software provides OEMs and integrators low cost, rapid development environment for creating new value-added services.

ZNYX develops and maintains the OpenArchitect operating system, allowing ZNYX customer direct access to the Engineers that write the source code. This allows ZNYX customers direct support and provides access to the Engineers supporting the OpenArchitect OS code-base. This unparalled access to the OpenArchitect Engineers allows for direct code support for feature requests and bug fixes that cannot be acheived by other vendors who license their operating system.