System and method for service chaining with tunnel chains in software defined network
US9565135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/5077
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment method of service chaining in a software defined network (SDN) having SDN switches includes receiving a service chain requirement having a plurality of services. Respective tunnels are then defined for the plurality of services. The method then configures the SDN switches to establish the respective tunnels and form a tunnel chain.
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