Self-configuring distributed switch
US6570872B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0039
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A self-configuring distributed switch is disclosed. The switch comprises a channel switch core connected by a plurality of channels to a plurality of high-capacity data switch modules. A global controller selects paths through the channel switch core and reconfigures the paths in response to dynamic changes in data traffic loads. Propagation delays between the data switch modules and the channel switch core are coordinated to keep reconfiguration guard time minimized. The advantage is a very high-capacity, load-adaptive, self-configuring switch that can be geographically distributed to serve a large geographical area.
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