CPC H04L 47/24 (2013.01) [G06F 13/4022 (2013.01); G06F 13/4282 (2013.01); H04L 45/74 (2013.01); H04L 47/125 (2013.01); H04L 49/25 (2013.01); H04L 69/32 (2013.01); H04L 69/324 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method implemented in a first network switch used for forwarding data link frames, wherein said first network switch is used for interconnecting network nodes in a network, said method comprising:
a) receiving a first data link frame;
b) receiving at least one second data link frame;
c) receiving a first request, wherein said first request is received in a third data link frame, wherein said third data link frame does not contain network packet, wherein said third data link frame does not contain data; and
d) responding to said first request by transmitting said at least one second data link frame to a second network switch before transmitting said first data link frame to said second network switch, wherein said first data link frame and said at least one second data link frame are transmitted from a network port in said first network switch to said second network switch.
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