Load Balancing using OpenDaylight Controller

Authors

Kiran Noolvi, Swetha Nallamalli, Apoorva Godasu, Naga Sai Krishna Mohan Pitchikala

Abstract

In this study, we focused on setting up load balancers and improving load balancing in a network that uses a Fat Tree design using Open Daylight system. We built the network using tools like Mininet and Instant Virtual Network (IVN). Open Daylight, which is an open-source controller for software-defined networks (SDN), was used to manage and control the traffic flow in the network. To test the network, we created traffic using a tool called IPERF and measured key factors like bandwidth, delay (latency), and overall network performance. The aim of this research is to study how the traffic flows through the network, analyze the performance of different ports, and improve how new traffic is scheduled using Open Daylight’s load balancing features.

Keywords

software defined networks, load balancing, Open Daylight controller

Load Balancing using OpenDaylight Controller. Kiran Noolvi, Swetha Nallamalli, Apoorva Godasu, Naga Sai Krishna Mohan Pitchikala. 2020. IJIRCT, Volume 6, Issue 6. Pages 1-6. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2410016