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API style access to a managed switch

Does anybody know of a managed switch range that would allow an external system to set certain configuration options? I am looking at putting together a system for a business centre that can roll out VLAN options based on which office a new tenant has been assigned, ideally via some sort of API, or even via a script we could upload to the switch and play back via it's SSH interface.

Any suggestions anyone?
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Anyone ever tried using something like Open vSwitch on a real computer with lots of network ports?
You are definitely going to find OVS in use in virtual environments (I use Xenserver and its use is very common). As to using it on a computer with lots of network ports, I imagine you are hoping to create your own switch that you can control. I have never heard of this particular use. I imagine that something like Openswitch may be more what you are looking for?
I think the problem with both the suggestions above is the hardware options are limited to some fairly expensive bits of hardware, and while a four port NIC might cost me upwards of £100, I think the cheapest switch on the OpenSwitch compatibility list was almost £1500, albeit for a 48 port switch.
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