FICHA · AUR

p4lang-bmv2

P4 reference software switch

  • p4-software-switch
  • SERVICE
  • NETWORK
  • Dev
  • Launchable
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 3, 2026 description in en

Description

P4 data-plane programs can be tested in a reference software switch. Network developers use BMv2 to prototype packet-processing behavior before hardware deployment.

Network prototypes can expose traffic or produce misleading results if misconfigured. Test in controlled environments.

How to run

simple_switch

Commands: simple_switch

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