Redundant packet routing and switching device and method
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Apr 28, 2009
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Apr 14, 2003
filing date -
Jun 20, 2002
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A router and method therefore for routing and switching a packet from an incoming link to an outgoing link. The router may include a plurality of network processing units, a plurality of switching engines, and a plurality of connections between the plurality of network processing units and the plurality of switching engines defining a rotational symmetric topology. The router may also include a means for connecting the plurality of network processing units to the plurality of switching engines, as well as means for connecting the plurality of switching engines to the plurality of line card units. In one example, the plurality of line card units is connected with the plurality of switching engines in a full mesh topology.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully