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OpenSolaris Project: Ethernet bridge module for Solaris

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Description

This project maintains a software Ethernet bridge module for Solaris built on DLPI interfaces.

Status

Our current prototype (unmodified since circa 2006) doesn't yet work with IPFilter and has some limitations when used with IP on the same host, and has bugs when used with drivers that do hardware checksum. It has only been tested on Solaris 10. It can be used to create a simple standalone bridge (no spanning tree support) while allowing the use of Solaris tools like snoop(1M).

Future

There is no team currently working on this code. The code may be useful on Solaris 10 and older systems, given that it is based on standard DLPI interfaces rather than Solaris internal interfaces such as GLDv3. Volunteers to support and develop this code are welcome, and should contact any of the existing leaders for more information.

Alternatives

The RBridges project provides Ethernet bridging support for OpenSolaris, including Rapid Spanning Tree, and aims to provide full TRILL RBridge and stealth firewall support in the future.

Announcements

10 Jan 2006

Ethernet Bridge Project Introduction