POX
A Python-based networking software platform for OpenFlow controllers, switches, and general network programming.
What is POX?
POX is a Python-based networking software platform that enables developers to build OpenFlow controllers, switches, and general networking applications. It solves the need for a flexible, programmable tool for software-defined networking (SDN) and network experimentation. Originally an OpenFlow controller, it now supports multiple networking roles and OpenFlow 1.0 with extensions.
Network engineers, researchers, and developers working on software-defined networking, OpenFlow-based systems, or custom network applications. It is particularly useful for those prototyping or deploying SDN solutions in academic, experimental, or production environments.
Developers choose POX for its simplicity, Python-based extensibility, and cross-platform support, making it easier to write and deploy networking software compared to lower-level alternatives. Its evolution from a controller to a multi-role platform offers versatility for various networking tasks.
Overview
The POX network software platform
Use Cases
Best For
- Building custom OpenFlow controllers for SDN research
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