Load balancing switch protocols
US6580715B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/083
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switch to switch protocol for network load balancing which permits parallel redundant paths in a network to be utilized while reducing broadcast or problems inherent in prior switch configuration protocols. In particular, the present invention includes in the protocol a hello packet protocol which serves to exchange load balancing information among switches within a common load balance domain. Further, the hello packet protocol of the present invention enables detection and correction of improperly configured loops outside a load balance domain.
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