Passive interconnection and router with distributed switch-less switching

摘要

passive interconnects and multi-chassis router with distributed switch-less interconnection for connecting a plurality of nodes in a full mesh is disclosed. The system allows direct communication and indirect communication between the source node and the destination node. In direct communication, data propagates through a link connecting the source node and the destination node. In indirect communication, data is first sent to the intermediate node via a link connecting the source node and the intermediate node. Intermediate node sends the data to the destination node via the link that connects the intermediate node and the destination node. Passive device having a plug replaceable connects a plurality of nodes in a full mesh. Passive devices, which simplifies the updating of the set-up and network.