Configure an OVSDB Controller

Note

Note

Exception: only supported on 7520 Series and 7720 Series.

Use the following procedure to configure an OVSDB controller ID, IP address, protocol, and port.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > Edit.
  2. Select OVSDB.
  3. Select the Controller tab.
  4. Select Insert.
  5. In the Id field, assign a unique index value to this controller.
  6. In the IpAddr field, enter the IP address of this controller.
  7. In the Protocol field, select tcp or ssl.
  8. In the Port field, enter a port number.
  9. Select Insert.

Controller field descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Controller tab.

Name

Description

Id

Specifies an ID number for a controller. Value range of 1 to 100.

IpAddr

Specifies the IP address of a controller. Type an IP address in A.B.C.D format.

Protocol

Specifies the communications protocol for the controller. Select tcp or ssl.

Port

Specifies the communications port for the controller. Value range of 1 to 65535.
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