Basebox

Basebox is an Open Source whitebox router project that integrates well-established Linux Open Source routing projects like FRR with whitebox switches. It features a transparent SDN control daemon, baseboxd, which offloads forwarding and routing to hardware, significantly increasing performance. Available as an on-switch or off-switch version, it provides flexibility for various network setups. Basebox offers both Open Source and commercial turnkey solutions (Basebox Fabric), supporting various hardware platforms and providing comprehensive documentation and community support. The project aims to simplify SDN implementation by eliminating the need for complex interface programming, allowing configuration akin to a standard Linux box. Commercial support is available for users requiring enterprise-level service. ## Bénéfices - Increased router performance through hardware acceleration - simplified SDN implementation without complex interface programming - flexible on-switch and off-switch versions to cater to diverse needs - cost-effectiveness through reduced need for additional devices (on-switch version) - Open Source availability and community support - support for various routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS) - enhanced features in off-switch version such as route compression and telemetry - robust and reliable operation - access to commercial support plans for enterprise-level service and incident tracking.