Network functions virtualization (NFV) backplane on forwarding microchip

• Main Authors: Gopinath, Sudheendra, Tallapragada, Mallikarjun, Patial, Arun
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 22.03.2022
• Subjects: ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE; ELECTRICITY; TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION

Techniques are disclosed for using a forwarding microchip to implement a network functions virtualization (NFV) backplane within a network device. In one example, processing circuitry of a forwarding microchip establishes a respective logical connection between each of a plurality of virtual ports o...