Is there any simulator with OpenFlow support?

Question

I want to simulate OpenFlow to check its performance and efficiency in certain framework. How can I do that without using actual openflow enabled switches?

Answer 1

You can use Mininet, it's a openflow network prototyping tool that used openVSwitch. Mininet allows you to create large network topologies and simulate traffic.

Answer 2

To do performance testing or in general research in Software Defined Networking field you have several options for network simulator & emulator:

1) Mininet (Emulator; Learning curve: Easy; Open source)

2) Estinet (Simulator & Emulator; Learning curve: Moderate; Proprietary)

3) ns-3 (Simulator; Learning curve: Difficult; Open source)