In-order fibre channel packet delivery
US7649844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/357
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for improving fiber channel packet delivery. Techniques are provided for the in-order delivery of packets by blocking incoming packets associated with a port channel change at a fiber channel switch and sending flush messages onto links associated with a port channel change. Upon receiving acknowledgments for the flush messages, incoming packets are unblocked.
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