3.11.2 OpenFlow monitor screen details 3.11.2.1 Main display

Screen component

Description

 

 

Refresh

Updates the information displayed on the screen.

 

 

Summary

Displays the “Summary for data path view” (page 37) for the selected data path.

 

 

Ports

Displays the “Ports for data path display” (page 37) for the selected data path.

 

 

Flows

Displays the “Flows for data path display” (page 38) for the selected data path.

 

 

Groups

Displays the Groups view for the selected data path.

 

 

Data Path ID

Identifies a detected OpenFlow switch. The OpenFlow data path identification for

 

each detected OpenFlow switch. This ID also appears in the representation of the

 

switch in the OpenFlow Topology screen.

 

 

IP Address

Identifies the IP address associated with an OpenFlow data path instance.

 

 

Negotiated Version

The version of OpenFlow in use with the corresponding data path.

 

 

3.11.2.2Summary for data path view

This view includes the following related to the selected device:

•Manufacturer

•Hardware and software version

•Serial number and device description

•Device identification (Data Path ID) and IP address

•TCP port on the device

•Negotiated OpenFlow version (latest OpenFlow version common to both the controller and the switch)

•OpenFlow table and buffer information

•OpenFlow capabilities on the device

Figure 7 Summary for data path view

3.11.2.3Ports for data path display

This view includes information on the ports used for OpenFlow traffic on the selected device.

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