HPL-2008-108 Orphal: API Design Challenges for Open Router Platforms on Proprietary Hardware - Mogul, Jeffrey C.; Yalagandula, Praveen; Tourrilhes, Jean; McGeer, Rick; Banerjee, Sujata; Connors, Tim; Sharma, Puneet
Keyword(s): open router platforms, TCAMs
Abstract: Most switch vendors have launched "open" platform designs for routers and switches, allowing code from customers or third-party vendors to run on their proprietary hardware. An open platform needs a programming interface, to provide switchlets sufficient access to platform features without exposing ...
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