| 摘要 |
<p>A message exchange protocol for interconnecting packet forwarding devices (205, 280) through an intermediate network interconnect device (230) is provided. A first packet forwarding device (205) receives a command from the interconnect device (230) requesting the types of data that are pending on the first packet forwarding device (205). Responsive to the command, the first packet forwarding device (205) transmits a 'menu' including information indicating the availability of one ore more types of data that are awaiting transmission to the interconnect device (230). An 'order' is received by the first packet forwarding device (205) from the interconnect device. The order includes information identifying a type of data being requested by the interconnect device (230). Responsive to the order, the first packet forwarding device (205) transmit a message which contains data of the type identified by the order to the interconnect device (230).</p> |
