Method and apparatus for virtual path aggregation (VPA)...

Details Method and apparatus for virtual path aggregation (VPA)... Method and apparatus for virtual path aggregation (VPA)...

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2663)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S230000, C370S409000, C370S468000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07068659

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for supporting virtual path aggregations (VPAs) in a communications network is presented. To establish a VPA in the network, a request for the VPA is received, where the request indicates a desired data path between a source switch and a destination switch. Based on the request, it is determined whether or not there are resources available to create the VPA. If the resources are present, the VPA is created. Once created, connections may be established using the VPA by first determining whether or not the needs of the connection are satisfied by the capabilities of the VPA. If the VPA is capable of supporting the connection, the connection is established using the VPA. If the VPA is not capable of supporting the connection, the connection may either be established using other resources or rejected.

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