Hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet
By designing hybrid switches based on FC and Ethernet, the two-way interoperability of FC and ETH data is achieved, which solves the problem that traditional Ethernet switches cannot adapt to modern network needs and improves the flexibility and adaptability of the network.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421061470.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional Ethernet switches are limited to traditional Ethernet communication standards and cannot adapt to the needs of other protocols and technologies in modern networks. They have single functions and cannot flexibly respond to non-standardized network environments.
Design a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet, including a signal processing module, FC data interface and ETH data interface, which can perform data conversion and monitoring, and use programmable logic chips FPGA and ARM chip for signal logic processing and management to realize FC Two-way interoperability with ETH data.
It breaks the limitations of traditional Ethernet switches, supports multi-protocol data transmission, improves the flexibility and adaptability of the network, and meets the complex needs of modern networks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of Ethernet switches, in particular to a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet. Background Art
[0002] Traditional Ethernet switches are network devices that transmit data based on Ethernet. They are mainly used to connect multiple computers and other network devices in a local area network (LAN). Each port is directly connected to the host, facilitating data transmission and communication between devices. However, there are some problems and defects in current traditional Ethernet switches:
[0003] Limited to traditional Ethernet communication standards: Traditional Ethernet switches only support traditional Ethernet data communication standards and cannot adapt to other protocols and technologies that may be used in modern network environments.
[0004] Single function and lack of flexibility: Its function is relatively single, mainly used for forwarding data frames, and lacks the flexibility to adapt to diverse network needs. Modern networks may require more complex functions, such as FC protocol, bus network, etc., which traditional Ethernet switches may not be able to provide.
[0005] Standardization limitations: The functions and features of traditional Ethernet switches are relatively standardized and cannot flexibly respond to the needs and challenges in non-standardized network environments. Utility Model Content
[0006] The utility model provides a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet to solve the problem that a traditional Ethernet switch is limited to the traditional Ethernet communication standard and cannot adapt to other protocols and technologies.
[0007] The present application provides a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet, comprising a shell, a control module and a signal processing module arranged inside the shell, and an FC data interface and an ETH data interface arranged on the shell; one end of the signal processing module is communicatively connected to the control module, and the other end is respectively connected to the FC data interface and the ETH data interface, and the signal processing module is configured to control the signal exchange of FC data and ETH data; the FC data interface includes an FC data monitoring interface and at least one FC data exchange interface; the ETH data interface includes an ETH data monitoring interface and at least one ETH data exchange interface; each of the FC data exchange interfaces and each of the ETH data exchange interfaces are configured to correspond to each other and can perform data conversion; the FC data monitoring interface is used to monitor the port data of each of the FC data exchange interfaces; the ETH data monitoring interface is used to monitor the Ethernet data of each of the ETH data exchange interfaces.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes an indicator light, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected with the signal processing module.
[0009] Furthermore, it also includes an RS232 interface, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected with the signal processing module.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a network port, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected with the control module.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a first storage module, which is arranged inside the shell and is communicatively connected to the signal processing module.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a second storage module, which is arranged inside the shell and is communicatively connected to the control module.
[0013] Beneficial effects achieved by the utility model:
[0014] In the present invention, each FC data exchange interface and each ETH data exchange interface are configured to correspond to each other and can perform data conversion. The corresponding data can be from FC to Ethernet UDP, or from Ethernet UDP to FC, forming a two-way intercommunication form, thereby breaking the limitations of traditional Ethernet switches and solving the problem that traditional Ethernet switches are limited to traditional Ethernet communication standards and cannot adapt to other protocols and technologies. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic block diagram of the circuit structure of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 The data flow diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model is shown in FIG.
[0017] The drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limitations on this patent. In order to better illustrate this embodiment, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted. The same or similar numbers correspond to the same or similar parts. The terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limitations on this patent. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other, and the detailed description in the specific embodiments should be understood as an explanation of the purpose of the present application and should not be regarded as an improper limitation on the present application.
[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the specific technical solution of the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application, but are not used to limit the scope of the present application.
[0020] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.
[0021] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.
[0022] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.
[0023] The technical solution of the present utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the specific drawings.
[0024] like Figure 1As shown, a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet includes a shell, a control module and a signal processing module arranged inside the shell, and an FC data interface and an ETH data interface arranged on the shell; one end of the signal processing module is communicatively connected to the control module, and the other end is respectively connected to the FC data interface and the ETH data interface, and the signal processing module is configured to control the signal exchange of FC data and ETH data; the FC data interface includes an FC data monitoring interface and at least one FC data exchange interface; the ETH data interface includes an ETH data monitoring interface and at least one ETH data exchange interface; each of the FC data exchange interfaces and each ETH data exchange interface is configured to correspond to each other and can perform data conversion; the FC data monitoring interface is used to monitor the port data of each of the FC data exchange interfaces; the ETH data monitoring interface is used to monitor the Ethernet data of each of the ETH data exchange interfaces.
[0025] In this embodiment, each of the FC data exchange interfaces and each of the ETH data exchange interfaces are configured to correspond to each other and can perform data conversion, such as Figure 2 As shown, the corresponding data can be transmitted from FC to Ethernet UDP or from Ethernet UDP to FC, forming a two-way intercommunication, thereby breaking the limitations of traditional Ethernet switches and solving the problem that traditional Ethernet switches are limited to traditional Ethernet communication standards and cannot adapt to other protocols and technologies.
[0026] In this embodiment, the signal processing module uses a programmable logic chip FPGA for switch signal logic processing, and the control module uses an ARM chip. The ARM chip is used for switch management and control, and opens relevant functional permissions to users, making the control of the switch more convenient and quick. This embodiment uses a multi-core collaborative processing design with programmable logic chips FPGA and ARM chips as the core, making switch control and information processing more accurate, efficient, and quick.
[0027] Specifically, take a hybrid switch with 48 ports as an example, where port 24 and port 48 are relatively independent as monitoring ports of two networks, and port 24 and port 48 can only output, not input. The switch port is divided into two parts, namely FC data device port and Ethernet data device port, and the corresponding relationship is shown in Table 1:
[0028] Table 1
[0029] FC data device port number Ethernet data device port number 1 25 2 26 3 27 ... ... 23 47 24 is the FC monitoring port 48 is Ethernet monitoring port
[0030] Among them, 1-24 are FC data ports, 25-48 are Ethernet monitoring ports, the data of port 1 is converted between port 25, and the data of port 2 is converted between port 26; port 24 is the monitoring port of the FC port, not a data conversion port, it can monitor the data of ports 1-23 and send the FC data to be monitored through port 24; port 48 is an Ethernet monitoring port, which can monitor the Ethernet data of ports 25-47, and the data of one of the ports can be sent from port 48 through configuration.
[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet also includes an indicator light, which is arranged on the housing and is communicatively connected with the signal processing module.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet also includes an RS232 interface, which is arranged on the housing and is communicatively connected with the signal processing module.
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet also includes a network port, which is arranged on the housing and is communicatively connected to the control module. In summary, during the specific use of the hybrid switch, the information exchange port (i.e., the FC data interface and the ETH data interface) can be configured and managed through the RS232 interface or the network port to adapt to different network environments and business requirements.
[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet also includes a first storage module, which is arranged inside the housing and is communicatively connected to the signal processing module. In this embodiment, the first storage module uses a FLASH chip for storing and reading switch signal logic processing data.
[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, a hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet further includes a second storage module, which is arranged inside the housing and is in communication connection with the control module. In this embodiment, the second storage module uses a DDR chip.
[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a power interface and a switch are also provided on the shell. The power interface is used to connect to the mains to provide operating power for the hybrid switch; the switch is used to control the startup or shutdown of the hybrid switch.
[0037] The serial numbers of the embodiments of the present application are only for description and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments. The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a control module and a signal processing module arranged inside the housing, and an FC data interface and an ETH data interface arranged on the housing; One end of the signal processing module is communicatively connected to the control module, and the other end is respectively connected to the FC data interface and the ETH data interface, and the signal processing module is configured to control the signal exchange of FC data and ETH data; The FC data interface includes a FC data monitoring interface and at least one FC data exchange interface; The ETH data interface includes an ETH data monitoring interface and at least one ETH data exchange interface; each of the FC data exchange interfaces and each of the ETH data exchange interfaces are configured to correspond to each other and are capable of data conversion; the FC data monitoring interface is used to monitor the port data of each of the FC data exchange interfaces; the ETH data monitoring interface is used to monitor the Ethernet data of each of the ETH data exchange interfaces.
2. The hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an indicator light, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected with the signal processing module.
3. The hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an RS232 interface, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected with the signal processing module.
4. The hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a network port, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected with the control module.
5. The hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first storage module, which is arranged inside the shell and is communicatively connected with the signal processing module.
6. The hybrid switch based on FC and Ethernet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second storage module, which is arranged inside the shell and is communicatively connected with the control module.