Big Switch Networks officials are preparing an open-source thin switching platform that will bring software-defined networking capabilities and the OpenFlow controller protocol to “white-box ...

In essence, Cisco is re-inventing the OpenFlow wheel, proposing a new protocol where one already exists, though its objective is different.

This way it provides extremely granular control, enabling the network to respond to real-time changes at the application and user-end. “ Software-defined Networking (SDN): Market Opportunities and ...

Controller: A modular, extensible, scalable and multi-protocol SDN controller based on OSGi. OpenFlow Plugin: Integration of OpenFlow protocol library in controller Service Abstraction Layer (SAL).

Spirent launches Spirent TestCenter OpenFlow, the industry’s first solution to offer protocol emulation along with the ability to benchmark flow scal ...

Cisco proposes OpFlex as alternative standard for software-defined networking, adds the protocol to its ACI programmable networking architecture ...

Nicira CTO Martin Casado, who created the popular OpenFlow protocol, says virtual switches are a better tool for network automation and programmability.

OpenFlow is probably going to be DT's protocol of choice eventually. While it waits for the protocol to mature, however, DT is using Netconf to configure network equipment.

Network protocols you already use like SNMP for instance is an example of an SDN protocol. SDN is long on potential and promise right now, but still in the gathering momentum stage.

Table 1 – OpenFlow or vendor specific support Understanding vendor dynamics and logic around their OpenFlow offering should help you make informed decision for your SDN strategy.

Using TCAMs in network devices as the primary resource to enable unique functionality, OpenFlow greatly augmented traditional routing protocols to accommodate core business requirements.