Abstract: In some embodiments, a global tree structure identifying rendezvous points between a layer 1 network area and a layer 2 network area may be created. When the rendezvous point receives a data packet associated with a destination for the layer 1 network area from the layer to network area, it may forward the data packet to the destination. Non-rendezvous point devices may discard copies of the data packet.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a global tree structure identifying rendezvous points between a layer 1 network area and a layer 2 network area may be created. When the rendezvous point receives a data packet associated with a destination for the layer 1 network area from the layer to network area, it may forward the data packet to the destination. Non-rendezvous point devices may discard copies of the data packet.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process(Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS-IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process(Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS-IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process(Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS-IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process(Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS-IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process(Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS—IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process(Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS-IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process(Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS-IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.

Abstract: A distributed Link-State Routing Protocol (LSRP) system in a packet switch having external communication ports has a first card executing Update process of the LSRP, making database updates, a second card executing Decision process (Shortest Path First (SPF)) of the LSRP, and a communication fabric coupling the cards with each other and the external ports. The LSRP may be an IS-IS system. In some embodiments there are additional cards involved, and the distribution of Link-State functions is over a set of multiple cards. Also in some embodiments there is a Location Service (LS) controller monitoring and configuring cards in the system.