snabbswitch
A simple and fast packet networking toolkit for building high-performance network applications with Lua and kernel bypass.
What is snabbswitch?
Snabb is a packet networking toolkit for building simple and fast network applications. It solves performance bottlenecks in packet processing by using kernel bypass and LuaJIT, enabling high-speed networking without kernel overhead. It is used for applications like virtualized network functions, IPv6 transition, and load testing.
Network engineers, ISP operators, and developers building high-performance network elements or virtualized networking solutions. It is ideal for those needing to process up to 100 Gbps of traffic per server.
Developers choose Snabb for its combination of high-level Lua programming with near-C performance via LuaJIT, kernel bypass for maximum speed, and a stand-alone binary that simplifies deployment. Its community-driven approach and practical focus on real-world networking problems set it apart.
Overview
Snabb: Simple and fast packet networking
Use Cases
Best For
- Building high-performance virtual network functions (VNFs) for NFV deployments
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