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Packet routing for embedded applications sharing a single network interface over multiple virtual networks

US9077659B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2012
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/355
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques are provided for packet routing in a distributed network switch. The distributed network switch includes multiple switch modules operatively connected to one another, and each switch module includes multiple bridge elements and a management controller. In one embodiment, a shared interface routing (SIR) framework is provided that includes an analysis and bifurcation layer and at least one packet interface. A packet is received over a first logical network and via a physical port, the packet being destined for at least a first application executing on the management controller. The analysis and bifurcation layer analyzes the packet and sends the packet to the packet interface, which then routes the packet to the first application.

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