中图分类号： TP393
文献标识码： A
DOI： 10.19358/j.issn.2096-5133.2022.03.001
引用格式： 张成林，宋玲玲. 面向未来网络的白盒交换机体系综述[J].信息技术与网络安全，2022，41(3)：2-8.

A review on architecture of white box switches for future networks

Abstract： According to the forecast, future networks for 2030 need to carry new complex services such as autonomous driving and virtual reality, while the development of cloud technology forces the current network to be upgraded in the cloud, which requires network devices with programmability and openness. However, the traditional closed and fixed network devices can no longer meet the demand, so there is an urgent need for open and programmable white box switches. This paper summarizes the development history and main structures of white box switch architecture, combs and compares the research conducted on the architecture of white box switches around two major principles, analyzes the current technical and industrial challenges faced by white box switches, and points out the possible future directions of white box switches, excepting to contribute to the development of white box switches and future networks.

Key words : white box switch；device opening；network programming；future network