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Interconnecting network processors with heterogeneous fabrics

  • US 8,705,547 B2
  • Filed: 08/15/2012
  • Issued: 04/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a first packet created in accordance with a first protocol, the first packet having a network address;

    determining a packet type for the first packet;

    selecting a second protocol based on the packet type; and

    translating the first packet to at least one second packet in accordance with the second protocol, translating to include;

    mapping the network address to a destination field of the at least one second packet;

    mapping header information and at least a portion of payload information included in the first packet to the at least one second packet; and

    mapping any remaining payload information into one or more additional second packets until the payload information has been mapped.

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