Dynamic link aggregation
US7940661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/245
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for dynamically distributing traffic over links grouped together in a data transmission channel are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving data at the network device, distributing the data over a first array, mapping the first array to a second array having entries corresponding to the links, and measuring data traffic. The mapping between the first array and the second array is updated based on traffic measurements to balance traffic load over the links.
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