Methods and apparatus for alleviating deadlock in a fibre channel network
US7324441B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/39
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for alleviating deadlock and controlling congestion in a network such as a fibre channel network. Techniques are provided for detecting stalled frames at a fibre channel switch. Reserve credits are released when stalled frames are detected. In some instances, reserve credits are released after a predetermined period of time. Reserve credits allow transmission to effectively reduce deadlock and congestion. Reserve credits are particularly effective in reducing deadlock resulting from transient loops in a fibre channel network.
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