Multiplex communications – Fault recovery – Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-29
2008-07-29
Nguyen, Hanh (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Fault recovery
Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a...
C370S389000, C370S395310, C370S254000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07406034
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for improving fibre channel frame delivery. Techniques are provided for the in order delivery of frames by intelligently delaying or dropping selected fibre channel frames. Other techniques are provided for in order delivery by using label switching and frame labels. The various techniques can be applied during circumstances such as a link state or channel change.
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Cometto Maurilio
Lee Scott S.
Cisco Technology Inc.
Nguyen Hanh
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
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