Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of Internal/OpenFlow/VirtualSwitch

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Jun 26, 2009, 6:22:50 AM (15 years ago)

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akoshibe

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Internal/OpenFlow/VirtualSwitch

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+= The virtual switch = 
+Not to be mistaken for [wiki:Documentation/OpenFlow/VartualSwitch vartual switches], virtual switches, or !OpenFlow switches, are a example of the virtualization capabilities of !OpenFlow. They are similar to VLANs in both configuration and behavior but are dictated by !OpenFlow controllers and flow tables. 
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+Several virtual switches may exist on a single physical device, or a single virtual switch may encompass a whole switch. In the latter case the switch will just be referred to as an !OpenFlow switch. 
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+Each virtual switch may be assigned a controller and a set of flow tables, and are associated with their !OpenFlow VLANs. 
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+== Overview ==
+This article covers the following topics:
+ * CLI commands used in virtual switching
+ * Virtual switch setup
+   
+== CLI Commands ==
+The commands regarding virtual switching will not be found among the usual list of commands when you type `?` at the terminal. 
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+This is the list of commands used in virtual switching that is accessible from the CLI:
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+ * ''' setvsi ''' -  Creates an instance of virtual switch. Comes with parameters. 
+ * ''' deletevsi <vlan ID> ''' - Deletes an instance of virtual switch.  
+ * ''' showswitch <vlan ID> <detail> ''' - Gives you a list of virtual switches running on your switch.
+ * ''' showflow <vlan ID> <detail> ''' - Gives you information about the flow tables applied to the virtual switches. 
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+== Setup ==
+The following list can be followed as a guideline for setting up virtual switches. 
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+ 1. Disable spanning tree protocol
+ 1. Create VLANs 
+ 1. Assign ports to VLANs
+ 1. Use `setvsi` to create virtual switches from the ports assigned to VLANs
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+== Example setup ==
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+VLANs not associated with virtual switches will behave as regular switches. 
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