Switch controller
US9565104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/351
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to an example, a switch controller is connected to a computer hosting a virtual machine (VM) and a virtual switch to provide packet forwarding for the VM. The switch controller restricts packet forwarding actions on the ports according to the assigned primary VLAN, the assigned secondary VLAN, and the assigned VDS to the ports and the stored rules.
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