Integrate a switchdev capable switch in a deployment system as a server

By integrating the network switch into the deployment system as just another server both can be managed and maintained by the same personnel. Operating systems can be standardised between the two as well, saving on operational costs. Furthermore, since network configurations are stored like server configurations are, the network becomes more flexible and can be changed to match circumstances. Replacing network hardware becomes easier from a configuration point of view (although the physical connections still need to be made).