Isn't this discussed here: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/x/ggjVAQ
On 4/15/13 6:51 AM, "Koushik Das" <koushik....@citrix.com> wrote: >The network orchestration component currently supports elements in a >side-by-side mode. Compatible network elements can be used in this mode >to offer various network services. There are also scenarios where an >inline mode would be desirable. For e.g. firewall followed by LB. Wanted >to check out on the pros/cons of having support for network elements in >inline mode in the core component itself. > >-Koushik