Method and apparatus for replicating packet data with a...

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2007-04-17

2007-04-17

Kizou, Hassan (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S428000, C711S100000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10032729

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for replicating packet data within a network element are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes storing packet data within a storage element, maintaining a transmit count value of the storage element, determining a release count value of the storage element, comparing the transmit count value and the release count value, and de-allocating the storage element in response to comparing the transmit count value and the release count value.

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