System and method for linking a plurality of network switches
US7307995B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/357
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of linking at least two network switches is disclosed, wherein each network switch switches data traffic of a plurality of devices, through a plurality of couplings. The method comprises the steps of generating a data stream including an identifier to be sent from a first to a second network switch, generating a number identifying one of the couplings from the identifier, and using the identified coupling for transfer of the data stream.
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