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Method, system and controlling bridge for obtaining port extension topology information

US9515890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2012
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system and controlling bridge (CB) for acquiring port extension (PE) topology information, and a method and system for processing an upstream port, wherein, the method for acquiring the port extension (PE) topology information includes: a CB receiving a link layer discovery protocol (LLDP) message sent by the PE, and perceiving an attachment of the PE; the CB receiving Extended Port Create message sent by the PE, and instantiating corresponding instantiated ports inside the CB. By adopting the above-mentioned technical scheme, the topology information of the PE connected to the CB can be obtained and a channel for forwarding data can be established, effectively.

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