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Managed switching elements used as extenders

US9112811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2011
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2101/622
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments provide a network system that includes a first network and a second network. The first network includes several unmanaged switching elements. The second network includes several managed switching elements. The network system includes a particular managed switching element for communicating network data between the first and second networks.

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