Method and apparatus for sequencing operations for an incoming interface check in data center ethernet
US8514876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0816
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining an indication that a state associated with a node is to be changed and preventing data from being received on a first link. The method also includes updating at least one selected from a group including an incoming interface check (IIC) table and an outgoing interface (OIF) table to reflect the state. The state indicates that a second link is to be activated. Finally, the method includes allowing the data to be received on the second link after updating either or both the IIC table and the OIF table and after the timer duration for the NULL value for IIC has expired.
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