Software Resources
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Mininet: SDN emulation program. Supports most features OF 1.0-1.3. Uses Openv Switches and OVS controller, can connect to remote controller as well.

http://mininet.org/download/

POX/NOX: Python based. Supporting OF 1.0

https://github.com/noxrepo/pox

RYU: Python based. Supporting OF 1.0-1.3

https://osrg.github.io/ryu/

OpenDaylight Controller (Lithium SR3): Supports OF 1.0-1.3

https://www.opendaylight.org/downloads

Floodlight: Jave Based. Supporting OF 1.0-1.3

http://www.projectfloodlight.org/download/

Commericial vendor Controllers:

https://www.sdxcentral.com/resources/sdn/sdn-controllers/sdn-controllers-comprehensive-list/

HP VAN Controller (60 day trial available): Supports OF 1.0 on non-HP OF switches, 1.3 on HP OF switches.

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/networking/sdn/devcenter-index.html

Brocade Vyatta Controller ((60 day trial available): Supports OF 1.0-1.3.

http://www1.brocade.com/forms/jsp/vyatta-controller/download.jsp