BISDN Linux v5.1.0

BISDN Linux 5.1.0 released!

We are happy to announce the release of BISDN Linux 5.1.

This release upgrades FRR to the newest version 9.0 and provides an extended set of packages available via opkg post installation. This is a first iteration, and will be expanded in further releases.

We fixed an issue where devices moving switching ports a second time were not relearned properly, and now ignore invalid linux bridge configurations instead of crashing, avoiding potential desync of state without a reboot. OF-DPA now by default does not keep its own logfile anymore, avoiding filling up the disk due to warnings or error messages. The same messages are still printed in the systemd journal, where there are safeguards against filling up the disk.

Be aware that we removed the ip parameter from the onie-bisdn-linux-update script, as it was a source of easily bringing the switch in state where serial access is needed and had limited functionality even if working correctly. It now always defaults to DHCP.

There is a known issue in this release with (Q)SFP LEDs on Edgecore EPS 201/202 (Accton AS4630-54PE/AS4630-54TE), which do not change color based on speed and stay white on link. This will be fixed in a future release.