SDN Migration: An Efficient Approach to Integrate OpenFlow Networks with STP-Enabled Networks

Po Wen Chi, Ming Hung Wang, Jing Wei Guo, Chin Laung Lei

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Abstract

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a paradigm shift technology in networking. However, it is not practical to remove existing networks for building SDN networks or to replace all operating network devices with SDN-enabled devices. Therefore, SDN migration, which implies co-existing techniques and gradually moving to SDN, is an important issue. In this paper, we focus on how to integrate SDN networks with legacy networks which run Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Our approach has three advantages. First, our approach does not require an SDN controller to apply the STP exchange APP on all switches but only on boundary switches. Second, our approach enables legacy networks to concurrently use multiple links that used to be blocked except one for avoiding loops. Third, our approach decreases BPDU frames used in STP construction and topology change.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2016 International Computer Symposium, ICS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages148-153
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509034383
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Feb 16
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 International Computer Symposium, ICS 2016 - Chiayi, Taiwan
Duration: 2016 Dec 152016 Dec 17

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2016 International Computer Symposium, ICS 2016

Conference

Conference2016 International Computer Symposium, ICS 2016
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityChiayi
Period2016/12/152016/12/17

Keywords

  • OpenFlow
  • SDN Migration
  • Software Defined Networking
  • Spanning Tree Protocol

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications

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