Modular chassis with fabric integrated into the line card
US11029749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a system includes a number of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). At least one of the ASICs is configured to process incoming data packets and outgoing data packets. At least one of the ASICs is configured to move data between a respective networking module and a destination networking module. The system also includes a cable backplane having a number of parallel cables configured to transmit data between the number of ASICs.
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