| 摘要 |
Embodiments include a method for operating a network switch that is coupled to a plurality of devices, the method comprising: determining whether the network switch has, for at least a threshold period of time, (i) not received any data packets from the plurality of devices and (ii) not transmitted any data packets to the plurality of devices; in response to determining that the network switch has, for at least the threshold period of time, (i) not received any data packets from the plurality of devices and (ii) not transmitted any data packets to the plurality of devices, entering, by the network switch, a first mode of operation; while the network switch operates in the first mode of operation, monitoring a plurality of signals; and in response to detecting a change in one of the plurality of signals, exiting, by the network switch, the first mode of operation. |
