Greetings,
this change has definitely potential to solve packetIn flood issues in ofPlugin. We strongly agree.
Regards,
Michal
From: release-bounces@... [release-bounces@...] on behalf of Michal Polkoráb [michal.polkorab@...] Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 09:40 To: release@... Cc: openflowjava-dev; openflowplugin-dev Subject: [release] [openflowjava-dev] [openflowplugin-dev] [SEEK AGREEMENT ON API FREEZE WAIVER] ConnectionAdapter - PacketIn filtering API change
Hello,
we are seeking agreement on PacketIn filtering support in openflowjava:
Core Details
API Name: ConnectionAdapter
Containing repo: openflowjava
Path to the API: org/opendaylight/openflowjava/protocol/api/connection/ConnectionAdapter.java
RECEIVING PROJECT: openflowplugin
API PROVIDERS: openflowjava
API IMPLEMENTORS: openflowjava
API CONSUMERS: openflowplugin
Other IMPACTED PROJECTS: none
State: SEEK AGREEMENT
Comments
Description of the API Change and Rationale
In order to improve openflow performance (and stability), we should filter PacketIn messages when facing an overloaded situation.