Configure an OVSDB Controller

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 Id, assign a unique index value to this controller.
  6. In IpAddr, enter the IP address of this controller.
  7. In Protocol, select tcp or ssl.
  8. In Port, 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.