Data Center Switch

摘要

A method of transferring data in a network is provided. Data is received at a sub-switch of a first bundled switch having a plurality of sub-switches, the sub-switch being configured to only couple to connections external to the first bundled switch. The method also includes transferring the data from the first bundled switch using a multi-lane cable coupled to a second bundled switch, a first end of the multi-lane cable coupled to a sub-switch in the first bundled switch and a second end of the multi-lane cable coupled to at least two sub-switches in the second bundled switch.

主权项

1. A network comprising:
a first switch comprising a first plurality of sub-switches; and a second switch coupled, using a multi-lane cable to a first sub-switch in the first plurality of sub-switches, wherein the first plurality of sub-switches routes packets in the network from the first switch to the second switch using the multi-lane cable.