METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM TRANSLATION IN A MODULAR SYSTEM COMPRISING NETWORK NODES AND A SWITCHING FABRIC

摘要

A method and apparatus to perform protocol translation for a modular system. The method comprising: receiving at least in first packet created in accordance with a first protocol; determining a packet type for said first packet; selecting a second protocol based on said packet type; and translating said at least one first packet to at least one second packet in accordance with said second protocol.