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Packet processing for logical datapath sets

US10021019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2012
Grant dateJul 10, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0897
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments provide a method that processes network data through a network. The method receives a packet destined for a network host associated with a logical datapath set implemented by a set of managed edge switching elements and a set of managed non-edge switching elements in the network. The method determines whether the packet is a known packet. When the packet is a known packet, the method forwards the packet to a managed switching element in the set of managed edge switching elements for forwarding to the network host. When the packet is not a known packet, the method forwards the packet to a managed switching element in the set of managed non-edge switching elements for further processing.

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