Virtual port channel switches with distributed control planes
US8204061B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes one or more ports for connection to one or more links in communication with a network device, a multi-chassis trunk (MCT) port for connection to an MCT in communication with a switch, and an MCEC manager for creating an MCEC comprising the one or more links in communication with the network device and one or more links connecting the switch to the network device, and transmitting messages to the switch to synchronize state for the MCEC. The apparatus further includes a control plane and a data plane configured for operation independent from a control plane and a data plane at the switch. A method is also disclosed.
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