Magnetic switch for automatic network traffic shutdown while unlocking network line card
US8260997B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/409
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method comprises initiating shutdown of network traffic of a line card while the line card is coupled to a connector chassis and exchanging network traffic, the initiating shutdown in response to actuation of a magnetic switch associated with the line card, the magnetic switch being actuated in response to movement of actuating structure that unlocks the line card for removal from the connector chassis; and completing the shutdown of network traffic in the line card prior to permitting complete removal of the line card from the connector chassis.
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