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P4 allows programming of many devices in a target-independent manner, using high-level constructs. In principle, P4 programs should be portable. The same program, when compiled for different targets, should produce the same forwarding behavior. Finally, P4 allows for reconfigurability in the field. In other words, once deployed, a P4-enabled device devices can be reconfigured with a new P4 program to provide support for new forwarding capabilities.
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Support for P4 will affect the whole ONOS platform, from the southbound to the northbound. The P4 brigade is looking for members willing to contribute! Contact Carmelo Cascone (carmelo@onalbcarmelo@onlab.us) or David Boswell (david@onlab.us) if you are interested.