| 摘要 |
<p>A hybrid data center switching system includes a first switching device, a routing/switching device, a core switching device and communication links. The first switching device has a plurality of external packet interfaces and a plurality of external fabric interfaces, where the external packet interfaces are configured to receive and transmit data packets in accordance with a standards-based packet protocol, while the external fabric interfaces are configured to receive data packets and transmit data packets in accordance with a fabric protocol. The routing/switching device is coupled to the plurality of external packet interfaces via a first communications link. The core switching device has a packet interface and a fabric interface, with the packet interface is coupled to the routing/switching device via a second communications link. A third communications link between the plurality of external fabric interfaces and the fabric interface of the core switching device is operable for transporting data packets in accordance with the fabric protocol.</p> |
