Abstract: A system and method are provided that support a routing using a tree-like or graph topology that supports multiple links per node, where each link is designated as an Up, Down, or Lateral link, or both, within the topology. The system may use a segmented MAC architecture which may have a method of re-purposing MAC IP addresses for inside MACs and outside MACs, and leveraging what would normally be the physical signaling for the MAC to feed into the switch.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 7, 2010
Publication date:
May 5, 2011
Applicant:
SMOOTH-STONE, INC. C/O BARRY EVANS
Inventors:
Mark Bradley Davis, David James Borland