The latest articles on DEV Community by Marco Mereu (@marco_mereu_3e1f815da2566). https://dev.to/marco_mereu_3e1f815da2566 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3726547%2Fc2983b5b-7d68-49c9-bb8b-a2d7b394bc24.png https://dev.to/marco_mereu_3e1f815da2566 en Marco Mereu Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:33:15 +0000 https://dev.to/marco_mereu_3e1f815da2566/open-source-unified-network-management-platform-for-huawei-switches-6f3 https://dev.to/marco_mereu_3e1f815da2566/open-source-unified-network-management-platform-for-huawei-switches-6f3 <p>I'm excited to share Network Management, an open-source platform I've built for enterprise network infrastructure automation. This tool consolidates multiple applications for managing Huawei switches, discovering network devices, and automating configuration tasks.</p> <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Managing large-scale network infrastructure across multiple locations requires coordinating between different tools and interfaces. IT teams often struggle with:</p> <ul> <li>Fragmented tooling for switch configuration</li> <li>Manual SNMP discovery processes</li> <li>Lack of centralized SSH access for network devices</li> <li>Complexity in migrating between different switch vendors</li> </ul> <h2> The Solution: Network Management </h2> <p>I created a unified platform that brings everything together in one place.</p> <h3> 7 Core Applications </h3> <p><strong>1. SSH Web Terminal</strong> - Browser-based SSH client using React, xterm.js, and WebSocket technology. Manage network devices securely from anywhere.</p> <p><strong>2. Config Switch (React UI)</strong> - Streamlined interface for automated Huawei switch configuration management.</p> <p><strong>3. Port Mapper</strong> - SNMP-based port and VLAN mapping to understand your network topology quickly.</p> <p><strong>4. Migration Tool</strong> - Automated migration from HP/Huawei to Huawei switches with SSH/Telnet fallback support.</p> <p><strong>5. Monitoring Dashboard</strong> - Real-time process monitoring and system health checks.</p> <p><strong>6. Network Discovery</strong> - Discover and catalog all SNMP-enabled devices on your network.</p> <p><strong>7. Config Switch Classic</strong> - Legacy HTML interface for basic configuration tasks.</p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Backend</strong>: Python 3.10+ with Flask, Netmiko, Jinja2</li> <li> <strong>Frontend</strong>: React with Vite, TypeScript, xterm.js</li> <li> <strong>Networking</strong>: SNMP, SSH2, Telnet protocol support</li> <li> <strong>Infrastructure</strong>: Linux-based deployment</li> </ul> <h2> Key Features </h2> <p>✅ Centralized application management<br> ✅ SNMP device discovery automation<br> ✅ Web-based SSH terminal<br> ✅ Multi-vendor switch support (Huawei, HP/Arista)<br> ✅ Real-time monitoring dashboards<br> ✅ Migration tools for vendor transitions<br> ✅ RESTful APIs for automation</p> <h2> Getting Started </h2> <p>The project is fully documented and open source. You can find everything on GitHub:</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/mmereu/network-management" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/mmereu/network-management</a></p> <h3> Quick Install </h3> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>git clone https://github.com/mmereu/network-management.git cd network-management pip install flask netmiko jinja2 </code></pre> </div> <p>For detailed setup instructions, see the comprehensive README.</p> <h2> Who Should Use This? </h2> <ul> <li>Network engineers managing enterprise infrastructure</li> <li>DevOps teams automating network tasks</li> <li>Organizations deploying Huawei switches at scale</li> <li>IT managers needing centralized network visibility</li> </ul> <h2> Next Steps </h2> <p>I'm actively developing this project with plans to add:</p> <ul> <li>Kubernetes integration</li> <li>Advanced monitoring and alerting</li> <li>Multi-site federation</li> <li>Community contributions</li> </ul> <h2> Contributing </h2> <p>The project is open source and welcomes contributions! Check the GitHub repo for issues and opportunities to help.</p> <h2> Feedback </h2> <p>I'd love to hear your feedback! If you're managing network infrastructure, give it a try and let me know what you think.</p> <p><strong>Star on GitHub</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/mmereu/network-management%60%60" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/mmereu/network-management``</a></p> automation networking opensource showdev