Method for performing protocol translation in a network switch
US8861545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/602
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for processing a packet. Processing the packet comprises receiving the packet; translating the packet from a first protocol-specific format to a canonical packet format; translating the packet from the canonical packet format to a second protocol-specific format; and forwarding the packet.
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