Open source whitebox router
We provide baseboxd, a transparent SDN control daemon that offloads Linux kernel forwarding and routing to hardware switches. baseboxd is open source. It closes the gap between well-established Linux open source routing projects, such as FRR, and whitebox switches. It’s SDN without the difficult part. No need to program any interfaces, just configure the entire router like a Linux box.
BISDN Linux
BISDN Linux is a switch operating system based on Yocto 4.0 (kirkstone), running Linux Kernel 6.6 LTS, and includes baseboxd, our SDN controller. BISDN Linux comes preconfigured with baseboxd, so it works out of the box and requires no initial configuration. With its representation of the switch ports as Linux interfaces, it feels like a “real” router.
Features:
- Feels like a “real” router
- Works out of the box
- Requires no initial configuration
- Is easy to maintain
- Easy on your budget, because everything you need is already on the switch
Supported features and protocols
Switch ports available as Linux interfaces
- Link state, speed and duplex directly available on interfaces
- Enabling and disabling ports based on their configuration in Linux
- Port statistics directly available on interfaces via netlink
L2 Learning switch
- Support source-MAC learning
- Ageing time configuration
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), including RSTP and MSTP
- 802.1q and 802.1ad bridging
- 802.1x port authentication with Mac Authentication Bypass support
L3 Routing (IPv4 and IPv6)
- BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, and IS-IS
- ECMP Routing
- Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF)
Supported platforms and download links
Join the Community on Slack:
The Basebox community is a group of developers using the open source operating system for whitebox switches. Self-register via the invitation link or request access via slack@bisdn.de.
- Channels: Start in #general for support.
- Setup: Customize your profile via the Slack website or app.
- Support: Commercial support available via sales@bisdn.de.
