Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Chapter 363 The Last Campus Life - Network Switch

Bao Zixuan didn't know what happened in Xiangjiang, and he didn't have time to know. He is now working in the laboratory every day to continuously improve his ideas on network switches, and he only wants to complete his thesis on network switches. Even if he can't create a physical object, he still needs to let people see the feasibility of the plan. Only in this way will everyone recognize his idea and further increase research efforts in this area.

A network switch is a device that expands the network and can provide more connection ports in a subnetwork to connect more computers. With the development of the communications industry and the advancement of informatization of the national economy, the network switch market has shown a steady upward trend. It has the characteristics of high cost performance, high flexibility, relative simplicity and easy implementation. Therefore, Ethernet technology has become the most important LAN networking technology today, and network switches have become the most popular switches.

Broadly speaking, switches are divided into two types: WAN switches and LAN switches. WAN switches are mainly used in the telecommunications field to provide a basic communication platform. LAN switches are used in local area networks to connect terminal devices, such as PCs and network printers.

The main functions of the switch include physical addressing, network topology, error checking, frame sequencing, and flow control. At present, switches also have some new functions, such as support for VLAN (Virtual LAN), support for link aggregation, and some even have firewall functions.

In addition to connecting networks of the same type, switches can also interconnect different types of networks (such as Ethernet and Fast Ethernet). Many switches today are able to provide high-speed connection ports that support Fast Ethernet or FDDI, etc., to connect to other switches in the network or to provide additional bandwidth for critical servers that consume a lot of bandwidth.

Bao Zixuan's network switch paper is improving at a speed visible to the naked eye every day. As the feasibility becomes higher and higher, everyone in the laboratory is shocked.

Professor Clay Freeman said: "I originally didn't believe that there were geniuses in this world, but after seeing your performance these days, I found that I was terribly wrong. It's not that I don't have genius, it's just that I am a mediocre person."

To be honest, Bao Zixuan really doesn’t know how to refute it. Could it be that I have traveled back in time? Decades later, these are just the most common basic knowledge of the Internet, principles that an ordinary middle school student can understand.

Since the professors at MIT have assigned him the title of genius, it is reasonable for him to develop any product that will amaze the world. Why not do it!

Bao Zixuan: "Mainly because you helped me lay a better foundation, and also because I have a lot of computer skills."

Clay Freeman: "I know you are comforting me. Any electronic technology teacher can teach me this job. But it would be impossible without your unconstrained ideas. It's just that I don't have enough gratitude for large switches and multi-protocol routers." I understand. But a friend of mine might be able to help, but it’s a little troublesome to ask him to come over and help.”

Bao Zixuan: "Professor Clay, as long as you list the names of people who can help, I will get them over no matter how high the price is."

Clay Freeman: "Yes, you are a super rich man. If it doesn't work out, you can use money to throw money at the other person; the so-called trouble is because the other person is a professor at Stanford University."

Bao Zixuan was stunned when he heard this. Why would Clay Freeman recommend someone from Stanford? The competition between MIT and Stanford in electronic technology, especially computers, has never stopped; they both want to compete for the reputation of the world's number one computer science university.

Clay Freeman: "I knew your kid would be curious, but he is one of the few engineers I have seen who understands and is ready to tackle large switches and multi-protocol routers."

Bao Zixuan: "You should tell me who he is! I'm not very familiar with people at Stanford."

Clay Freeman: "Leonard Bosak."

Bao Zixuan was pleasantly surprised when he heard the name. Now John Chambers is already working at Heiyun. How could you forget such an important god?

In December 1984, Cisco Systems was established in the United States by a couple of teachers from Stanford University: Leonard Bosak, director of the Computer Center of the Department of Computer Science, and Santi Lerner, director of the Computer Center of the School of Business. The couple designed a networking device called a "multiprotocol router" for use on the Stanford campus network, integrating the campus's incompatible computer LANs into a unified network. This Internet-connected device is considered to be a sign of the true arrival of the Internet era. John Chambers joined Cisco in 1991. In 1996, Chambers took the helm of Cisco. It was Chambers who turned Cisco into a dynasty.

As a dec engineer, Leonard Bosak is already a well-known figure in computer and electronic science in the United States. Otherwise, Stanford, the top two computer science school in the world, would not have invited him to serve as the director of the computer center. .

Bao Zixuan: "Then how can we invite him? I won't begrudge money, reputation, or status to anyone who has the ability."

Clay Freeman: "He has just arrived at Stanford University to teach, and I heard that he is in love. Now is the time when career and love are both fruitful. There may be hope in paying for him to come and help temporarily."

Bao Zixuan: "As long as there is hope, I don't believe there are people who don't like money. If it doesn't work out, why not just recruit his girlfriend too!"

Bao Zixuan's character has always been to do what he says, but who should he send to convince Leonard Bosak! After much deliberation, I still feel that John Chambers is the most suitable, and there is no doubt about his ability. Another point is that Chambers was able to join Cisco in 1991, which would have been impossible without the approval of the founding couple; now it is just a matter of allowing Chambers to meet his previous boss in advance.

Looking at Bao Zixuan's expression, Clay Freeman said: "It seems that you have already thought of how to do it, but let me remind you. Some people can't just use money, but also need platforms and technical support that they can't refuse. .”

After hearing what Professor Clay Freeman said, Bao Zixuan suddenly came to his senses. yes! This couple, who were able to sell all their shares in their previous life because they disagreed with the management's philosophy, are people of character, and their desire for money is by no means particularly strong.

Bao Zixuan: "You should be thoughtful, otherwise you might miss something important."

John Chambers was watching new car testing in Detroit when suddenly the phone rang. When he received the call, the other party just told him to rush to the Black Cloud headquarters in Cambridge immediately.

Knowing his boss's character, he handed over the work to the people below and took the nearest plane to Boston. When he got off the plane, he saw company security personnel waiting for him.

John Chambers saw the security director John Howard and said, "Why are you here to pick me up today?"

In fact, within Black Cloud, John Chambers and John Howard are called the Double John Team. They spend a lot of time traveling together, but mostly with Bao Zixuan; it is rare for two people to chat alone.

John Howard: "It was arranged by the boss. After you meet the boss, we will go to California together. As for the specific situation, I don't know, but the boss has told me that everything will be under your command after arriving in California."

John Howard's words made Chambers a little confused. He had better wait until he saw Bao Zixuan talking about it!

Chambers was taken directly to the Freeman Laboratory of MIT. Looking at the scene in front of him, Chambers felt as if he had entered the future time and space.

Bao Zixuan: "John, how are you? This is a product we are planning to produce in the future, but now the research and development has entered a bottleneck. The reason I called you here this time is to ask you to find a helper. This is his information."

After that, he handed Leonard Bosak's information to Chambers. The information can be said to be very detailed. Of course, the investigation at Stanford University also included Bao Zixuan’s memories of previous lives.

John Chambers read the information and said: "The boss means it."

Bao Zixuan: "It would be best to join Heiyun. If it doesn't work out, I can ask him to help me complete large-scale network switches and multi-protocol routers. In short, I want to meet people this weekend. I don't care what means are used, I just want the results."

Hearing what his boss said, John Chambers knew that Bao Zixuan was serious. This boss can be said to be very generous to his subordinates and knows how to delegate power, but he can be very domineering at critical moments. If the tasks assigned to you are not completed, your status in his heart will decline. It will be difficult for you to have a large room for promotion in the future. .