[ovs-discuss] packets between packetin and adding the flow

[Nitin Sharma]

So for a specific flow, from the time (t1) a packet-in arrives due to a
no-match, to the time (tn) the controller sets the flow on the switch
(hardware), any in-between packets (same flow) within time (tn-t1), what is
the best practice followed to act upon?

Should we just drop it at the controller? Or should we buffer it at the
switch or somewhere. I think adjusting buffers is more trouble as we cannot
estimate the volume of flow traffic.

Any of you guys have had an analysis or any performance issues related,
please share.

Greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Nitin
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