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Methods and apparatus for fibre channel frame delivery

US7406034B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2002
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/32
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for improving fibre channel frame delivery. Techniques are provided for the in order delivery of frames by intelligently delaying or dropping selected fibre channel frames. Other techniques are provided for in order delivery by using label switching and frame labels. The various techniques can be applied during circumstances such as a link state or channel change.

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