Linking apparatus for stackable network devices
US6793539B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A linking apparatus is provided for establishing interconnection for stackable network switch. The linking apparatus includes an electronic circuit configured for providing stacking interconnection between two stackable network devices. A miniature GBIC-compliant (Gigabit Interface Connector) connector locates at an end of the electronic circuit. And two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors are arranged as a stacking module at the other end of the electronic circuit for providing uplink and downlink connections.
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