v5.0.0

We are happy to announce the release of BISDN Linux 5.0.0 Ortolana. This major release features the move to the newest LTS Linux Kernel release 6.1, improved port representation on the switch, and unified images per architecture, as well as various bug and security fixes.

With the switch to BISDN Linux 5.0.0, there is now a single image for supported switches with x86 host CPUs replacing all previous per-device images, reducing the need for downloading multiple images when using different machines.

For port representation we now default to Broadcom KNET interfaces for new installations, bringing significantly reduced latency for any network access of on-switch processes. When using Broadcom KNET interfaces, duplication of packets on bridges that are received by the controller is now prevented. Last, but not least, the ports will now only be enabled when the port interfaces are set up in Linux.

With BISDN Linux 5.0.0, we also fixed the maximum PoE power for PoE+ devices on Accton AS4610, and increased it from ~20W to the expected 31W. The switch will now properly prevent flooding/forwarding on bridges that aren't up. USB 3.0 ports should now provide 3.0 speeds. In addition there were various CVE fixes for various packages, including FRR's bgp module.