Data forwarding method and router
US9118546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/557
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data forwarding method and a router are provided. The router includes: forwarding engines FEs, physical interface cards PICs, a first switch device and a second switch device, where the first switch device includes a primary first switch device and a standby first switch device, all the FEs are connected with each other via the first switch device, the FEs are connected to the PICs via the second switch device, the number of the FEs is at least two, the number of the PICs is at least two, and the number of the FEs is equal to the number of the PICs. Embodiments of the present invention could improve reliability of a system.
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