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.
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