A method and apparatus aggregate a plurality of input data streams from first processors into
one data stream for a second processor, the circuit and the first and second processors …

Techniques for provisioning single or multistage networks using Ethernet Service Instances
(ESIs). In one embodiment, an ESI is a logical entity or object that stores information that …

Disclosed is a technique for facilitating software upgrade for a Switching system comprising
a first management processor and a second management processor and a set of one or …

BACKGROUND 0002 Modern networking environments provide enor mously enhanced
data transmission capabilities over environ ments available only a few years ago. However …

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Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the creation, maintenance and management
of virtual overlay networks across multiple communication networks managed by service …

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for multi-level classification of data traffic flows
based on information in a first packet for a data traffic flow. In exemplary embodiments of the …

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(57) ABSTRACT A backplane interface adapter with error control and redun dant fabric for a
high-performance network switch. The error control may be provided by an administrative …