Support of C-tagged service interface in an IEEE 802.1ah bridge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7646778
APP PUB NO 20080267198A1
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11796636

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In one embodiment, a Provider Backbone Edge Bridge (BEB) IEEE 802.1ah compliant apparatus includes a B-component having one or more provider backbone ports, and a first I-component coupled with the B-component, the first I-component being configured to support a S-tagged interface. A second I-component is also coupled with the B-component, the second I-component being configured to support a C-tagged interface, thereby facilitating direct connection to a device operating in compliance with IEEE 802.1Q specification. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

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  • CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Sajassi, Ali San Ramon, US 129 3167

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