Distributed virtual bridge management
US8489763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2031 |
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- 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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