Method and apparatus for switching data of different protocols

Details Method and apparatus for switching data of different protocols Method and apparatus for switching data of different protocols

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Nguyen, Brian (Department: 2661)

Multiplex communications

Communication techniques for information carried in plural...

Combining or distributing information via time channels

C370S400000, C370S466000, C370S907000, C709S249000, C709S250000, C709S251000, C398S045000, C398S059000, C398S074000, C398S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06990121

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for switching data of different protocols through a network are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data from a number of interfaces. Additionally, the method includes switching the data through a first switch fabric upon determining that the data is being processed as packet data. The switching of the data through the first switch fabric includes de-encapsulating a first number of protocol headers from the packet data. The switching of the data through the first switch fabric also includes encapsulating a second number of protocol headers from the packet data. Moreover, the method includes switching the data through a second switch fabric upon determining that the data is being processed as Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) traffic.

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