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Switching device with asymmetric port speeds

US7324537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 2003
Grant dateJan 29, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/602
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a switching device that includes a plurality of ports. The ports operate at asymmetric speeds. The apparatus also includes a switching matrix to provide selective connectivity between the ports. The apparatus further includes a plurality of channels to connect the ports to the switching matrix. The number of channels associated with each port is determined by speed of the port.

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