Methods and apparatus for fibre channel frame delivery
US7406034B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2025 |
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- 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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