Openflow switch mode transition processing
US9374308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/38
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to switch mode transition and processing upon loss of controller communication. One embodiment includes losing a connection with a controller by a switch device, entering a particular mode by the switch device, transferring flow entries of the switch device to one or more tables, and notifying network application protocols that correspond to the transferred flow entries.
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