Multiprotocol encapsulation system and method
US7346058B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2212/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiprotocol encapsulation method and system for transporting different protocols over Ethernet are disclosed. The method includes receiving frames from an optical interface and identifying a protocol of the frame. The frames are multiprotocol and include storage network interface protocols. The frames are encapsulated into Ethernet protocol and transported over an Ethernet link.
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