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Interconnecting network processors with heterogeneous fabrics

US8705547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2012
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for performing protocol translation for a modular system may be described. In some examples, a first packet created in accordance with a first protocol may be received. A packet type for the first packet may be determined, a second protocol based on the packet type may be selected and the first packet may be translated to a second packet in accordance with the second protocol. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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