Version Compatibility

This section will detail version compatibilities between OpenDaylight and other components.

Open_vSwitch Kernel and DPDK Modes

The table below lists the Open_vSwitch requirements for the Carbon release.

Kernel and DPDK Modes

Feature

OVS 2.6 kernel mode

OVS 2.6 dpdk mode

Conntrack - security groups

yes

yes

Conntrack - NAT

yes

no (target 2.8*)

Security groups stateful

yes (conntrack)

yes(conntrack)

security groups learn

yes (but not needed)

yes (but not needed)

IPV4 NAT (without pkt punt to controller)

yes (conntrack)

no (target 2.8*)

IPV4 NAT (with pkt punt to controller)

not needed

yes (until 2.8*)

(*) support is tentatively scheduled for Open_vSwitch 2.8