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 bundled switch, comprising:
a plurality of sub-switches having ports, wherein one of the plurality of sub-switches is configured to couple to a multi-lane cable having a first lane and a second lane,
wherein the multi-lane cable is coupled to a second bundled switch having a second plurality of sub-switches and external to the bundled switch, andwherein the first lane is coupled to a first sub-switch in the second plurality of sub-switches and the second lane is coupled to a second sub-switch in the second plurality of sub-switches.