METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ONE-ARM NODE CLUSTERING USING A PORT CHANNEL

摘要

Methods and apparatus for providing one-arm node clustering using a port channel are provided herein. An example application node may be communicatively connected to at least one application node, and the application node may be connected to a network through a port channel. The application node may include: a link included in the port channel for accommodating the network data being communicated between the remote client and server; and a processor configured to send/receive a cluster control packet to/from the at least one application node through the link included in the port channel.

主权项

1. An application node communicatively connected to at least one application node for providing a clustered application service on network data flowing between a remote client and server, the application node being connected to a network through a port channel, the application node comprising:
a link included in the port channel, the network data being sent or received by the application node through the link, the network data including data communicated between the remote client and server; and a processor configured to send/receive a cluster control packet to/from the at least one application node through the link included in the port channel, wherein the cluster control packet comprises a payload that synchronizes flow between the application node and the at least one application node.