OpenFlow capable firmware for HP switches is now available without
requiring special license. It can be downloaded by customers/partners
from HP’s website.
Current version is K.15.05.5001(for OpenFlow researchers only) as Early Availability and here is how I downloaded it:
- Go to http://www.hp.com/networking/support
- You will be required to sign-in to download the firmware. If you
have your account, go to the next step. Otherwise, create it now and
come back. To crate your account, place the mouse pointer over the
“Sign-in” link on top right corner. Another menu pops up and click
“Create new account” and follow the instruction.
- In Auto Search text-box, type the part of the product name (e.g., 5400 or 6600)
- Select appropriate product (check the check box)
- Click “Display Selected” button
- Click “software downloads” link (a bit hard to find.. look for light-blue link on the right side)
- Find the proper firmware and click the link shown as “>>”. As
of the timing of this blog post, “K.15.05.5001 (for OpenFlow researchers
only)” in Early Availability is the one.
- You’re required to sign-in. Click “Sign-in with HP Passport” button.
- Sign-in
- Finally. Click “Download” button (Read the SUPPORT CAUTION first).
Sources -
http://www.hp.com/networking
http://www.openflow.org