Recent Articles

/blog/the-box-is-the-lock-architectural-lock-in-in-modular-computing
The Box is The Lock: Architectural Lock-in in Modular Computing

Explore the tradeoffs of walled gardens in existing modular server platforms and how OpenSFF breaks away from the pattern.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

February 20, 2026

/blog/prototyping-the-management-module-part-2-software
Prototyping the Management Module, Part 2: Software

Learn about the goals, challenges, and continued progress of the Management Module software development team.

The OpenSFF Dev Team

February 16, 2026

/blog/long-term-commit-the-open-tools-we-love
Long Term Commit: The Open Tools We Love

The OpenSFF team shares some of their favorite open source and open-adjacent tools.

Bert Varias

February 13, 2026

/blog/prototyping-the-management-module-part-1-hardware
Prototyping the Management Module, Part 1: Hardware

Learn how our hardware development team chose and connected the components for the Management Module development environments.

The OpenSFF Dev Team

February 06, 2026

/blog/mount-blade-an-overview-of-server-organization
Mount & Blade: An Overview of Server Organization

Explore options for server mounting and organization, then learn how OpenSFF streamlines the process.

Bert Varias

January 28, 2026

/blog/open-gateways-the-connectivity-options-in-opensff
Open Gateways: The Connectivity Options in OpenSFF

Learn about the minimum required interfaces, ports, and signals in OpenSFF and how vendors can expand and enhance these connections.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

January 15, 2026

/blog/out-of-band-thinking-the-networks-in-an-enterprise-enclosure
Out-of-band thinking: The networks in an Enterprise Enclosure

Learn about the purpose and benefits of the two internal networks in Enterprise Enclosures, the Management Module's role, and how vendors can enhance or expand these networks.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

January 12, 2026

/blog/optional-opportunities-how-opensff-gives-vendors-freedom-to-innovate-and-stand-out
Optional Opportunities: How OpenSFF Gives Vendors Freedom to Innovate and Stand Out

Learn about the aspects of the OpenSFF specifications that vendors can use as avenues for differentiation and innovation.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

January 07, 2026

/blog/new-year-new-solutions-how-opensffs-interoperability-solves-real-world-problems
New Year, New Solutions: How OpenSFF's Interoperability Solves Real-World Problems

Learn how the interoperability of OpenSFF systems can help businesses and users be more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

January 05, 2026