Frame traffic balancing across trunk groups

Details Frame traffic balancing across trunk groups Frame traffic balancing across trunk groups

2003-10-31

2009-11-17

Pham, Chi H (Department: 2416)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Flow control of data transmission through a network

C370S237000, C370S252000, C370S253000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07619974

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of methods, apparatuses and/or systems for balancing flow across trunk groups are disclosed. For example, a method of routing a flow of frames may include receiving at least one frame; selecting an exit port of a switch for the at least one frame to exit based, at least in part, on balancing flow across trunk groups; and transmitting the at least one frame.

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