Method for performing protocol translation in a network switch
US7970009B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/602
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for processing a packet. Processing the packet comprises receiving the packet; translating the packet from a first protocol-specific format to a canonical packet format; translating the packet from the canonical packet format to a second protocol-specific format; and forwarding the packet.
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