Fabric formation for virtual cluster switching
US9485148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a switch system. The switch includes a port to couple to a second switch and a control mechanism configured. During operation, the control mechanism receives from the second switch a set of configuration information. Based on the received configuration information, the control mechanism invites the second switch to join a virtual cluster switch.
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