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Cluster system, method and device for expanding cluster system

US9465417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2011
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/58
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for expanding a cluster system is provided. The cluster system includes at least one Cluster Central Chassis (CCC), and a newly-added Cluster Line-card Chassis (CLC) connected with the CCC to form the cluster system. The method includes the following steps. A control plane is established. An equipment management right is switched to the CCC, so that the CCC manages the newly-added CLC. Meanwhile, a cluster line-card device, a cluster central exchange device, and a cluster system are further provided. In implementation, smooth expansion can be achieved without interrupting running equipment services in the CLC current network and without interrupting data services. Moreover, during the expansion process, hardware equipment needs not to be replaced, thus investment of users on the equipment is reduced.

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