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This FAQ is for Open MPI v4.x and earlier.
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Table of contents:

  1. What OpenFlow Controllers are supported by netloc?
  2. How do I discover the topology of an Ethernet network using OpenFlow?


1. What OpenFlow Controllers are supported by netloc?

We currently support the following OpenFlow controllers:


2. How do I discover the topology of an Ethernet network using OpenFlow?

There are a few tools involved in discovering the topology of an Ethernet network managed with an OpenFlow controller. The following README provides more information about this process:
README.openflow