Label switching in fibre channel networks
US7616637B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for label switched routing in fibre channel networks. Techniques are provided for implementing label switching based on particular characteristics of fibre channel networks. By using label switching, mechanisms such as traffic engineering, security, and tunneling through networks that do not support fibre channel frames can be implemented.
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