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Distributed virtual bridge management

US8489763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2010
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/586
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods to forward data frames are described. A particular method may include receiving a data frame at a switch of a plurality of networked switches coupled to a plurality of server computers. The data frame may be forwarded from a controlling bridge coupled to the plurality of networked switches. The data frame may be determined to include management data, and an operating parameter of the switch may be modified.

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