System and method for controlling data paths of a network processor subsystem
US7145914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A heterogeneous and scalable bridge capable of translating a plurality of network protocols is adapted for coupling to a network switch fabric. The bridge uses at least one egress buffer interface and can perform port aggregation and bandwidth matching for various different port standards. The bridge is adapted for both networking and storage area networking protocols. A control unit is implemented with the bridge is able to identify control and flow information from different protocols and adapt them to the respective interface to which they are to be transmitted.
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