Dell Force10 Software Defined Networking User Manual

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OpenFlow 1.0 Support
OpenFlow (OF) 1.0 [STD-1] is supported on the S4810 and Z9000 platforms.
Unsupported OpenFlow Messages
The following section provides a list of OpenFlow messages that are not supported.
Table 1. Unsupported OpenFlow Messages
Message System Response
OFPT_SET_CONFIG
This message is ignored by the switch.
OFPT_QUEUE_GET_CONFIG_REQUEST
OFPT_ERROR is generated in response.
OFPT_PORT_MOD
OFPT_ERROR is generated in response.
Emergency Flows (OFPFF_EMERG) OFPT_ERROR is generated in response.
Queue Statistics (OFPST_QUEUE) OFPT_ERROR is generated in response.
For supported flow-match and flow action parameters for each flow type, refer to FlowTypes.
The following section provides a list of actions that are not supported for any flow types. All of the following commands
generate an OFPT_ERROR message.
• OFPAT_STRIP_VLAN
• OFPAT_SET_NW_SRC (set src-ip)
• OFPAT_SET_NW_DST (set dst-ip)
• OFPAT_SET_TP_SRC (set tcp/udp src-port)
• OFPAT_SET_TP_DST (set tcp/udp dst-port)
• OFPAT_ENQUEUE
• OFPAT_OUTPUT to OFPP_IN_PORT
• OFPAT_OUTPUT to OFPP_TABLE
• OFPAT_OUTPUT to OFPP_NORMAL
• OFPAT_OUTPUT to OFPP_LOCAL
Limitations
• OFPAT_OUTPUT to OFPP_FLOOD and OFPP_ALL are supported on the S4810 only. These commands are
not currently supported on Z9000.
• Multiple output ports are supported on S4810 only. Multiple output ports are not currently supported on Z9000.
• The set/modify actions must precede the “output ports” actions. This means that the switch cannot transmit
different copies if you specify multiple output ports.
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Dell Force10 Software Defined Networking Specifications

General

Product Type	Switch
Category	Software Defined Networking
Compatibility	OpenFlow
Port Density	Varies by model
Forwarding Capacity	Varies by model
Latency	Varies by model
Power Consumption	Varies by model
Product Family	Force10

Summary

OpenFlow 1.0 Support

Exceptions

ACL Flow Exceptions

Describes exceptions and limitations specific to ACL flows.

L3 Flow Exceptions

Details exceptions and limitations for L3 flows.

L2 Flow Exceptions

Outlines exceptions and limitations for L2 flows.

Learning Bridge (LB) Flow Exceptions

Specifies exceptions and limitations for Learning Bridge (LB) flows.

Flow Setup

ACL Flows

Explains how to set up and view ACL flows with examples.

L3 Flows

Details the configuration for setting up L3 flows with examples.

L2 Flows

Guides on configuring L2 flows on OF VLANs with examples.

Learning Bridge (LB) Flows

Covers the setup and examples for Learning Bridge (LB) flows.

Configuring ACL CAM Carving on S4810

Configuring ACL CAM Carving on Z9000

OpenFlow Instances

OpenFlow Interfaces

OF Ports

OF VLANS

SDN Commands

controller

openflow of-instance

Creates or modifies an OpenFlow instance.

shutdown (OpenFlow Instance)