Trunking in a matrix

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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Ryman, Daniel J. (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S395320

Reexamination Certificate

active

10066550

ABSTRACT:
A multistage switch includes a matrix of coupled switch devices. A logical link comprising a plurality of physical links couples a destination through the plurality of physical links to a plurality of ports in the multistage switch. Each switch device performs trunk aware forwarding to reduce the forwarding of received frames through the matrix of coupled switch devices to the destination in order to reduce unnecessary traffic in the multistage switch.

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