20240039791. MANAGED SWITCH ARCHITECTURES: SOFTWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, HARDWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, AND HETEROGENEOUS MANAGED SWITCHES simplified abstract (Nicira, Inc.)
MANAGED SWITCH ARCHITECTURES: SOFTWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, HARDWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, AND HETEROGENEOUS MANAGED SWITCHES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Martin Casado of Portola Valley CA (US)
Teemu Koponen of San Francisco CA (US)
Pankaj Thakkar of Cupertino CA (US)
MANAGED SWITCH ARCHITECTURES: SOFTWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, HARDWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, AND HETEROGENEOUS MANAGED SWITCHES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240039791 titled 'MANAGED SWITCH ARCHITECTURES: SOFTWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, HARDWARE MANAGED SWITCHES, AND HETEROGENEOUS MANAGED SWITCHES
Simplified Explanation
The system described in the patent application includes network controllers, managed switching elements, and network hosts. The network controllers receive definitions of first and second logical switching elements and configure the managed switching elements to implement these logical elements. The network hosts are associated with either the first or second logical switching elements and are communicatively coupled to the managed switching elements. Network data communicated between network hosts associated with the first logical switching element are isolated from network data communicated between network hosts associated with the second logical switching element.
- The system includes network controllers for configuring managed switching elements to implement logical switching elements.
- Network hosts are associated with either the first or second logical switching elements.
- Network data between hosts associated with the first logical switching element are isolated from hosts associated with the second logical switching element.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Data center networks: The system can be used to efficiently manage and isolate network traffic within a data center, improving performance and security.
- Virtual private networks (VPNs): The technology can be applied to create separate logical switching elements for different VPNs, ensuring secure and isolated communication between network hosts.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Network isolation: The system solves the problem of network data leakage between different logical switching elements by isolating the communication between network hosts associated with each element.
- Efficient network management: The technology provides a streamlined approach to configure and manage logical switching elements, reducing complexity and improving network performance.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced security: By isolating network data between logical switching elements, the system improves security by preventing unauthorized access or data leakage.
- Improved network performance: The efficient configuration and management of logical switching elements result in optimized network performance and reduced latency.
Original Abstract Submitted
some embodiments provide a system that includes a set of network controllers for receiving definitions of first and second logical switching elements. the system includes several managed switching elements. the set of network controllers configure the several managed switching elements to implement the defined first and second logical switching elements. the system includes several network hosts that are each (1) communicatively coupled to one of the several managed switching elements and (2) associated with one of the first and second logical switching elements. network data communicated between network hosts associated with the first logical switching element are isolated from network data communicated between network hosts associated with the second logical switching element.
