Method and system for monitoring a network link in network...

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Sam, Phirin (Department: 2476)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Control of data admission to the network

C370S395210

Reexamination Certificate

active

07903558

ABSTRACT:
Method for reporting bandwidth loss on a network link that couples a switch element to a network is provided. The method includes determining if credit is unavailable to transmit a packet and a packet is available at a switch port for transmission; determining bandwidth loss due lack of credit; and reporting the bandwidth loss to a processor of the network switch. The switch element includes a processor for executing firmware code; a port for receiving and transmitting network packets; and a bandwidth loss logic that determines bandwidth loss if credit is unavailable to transmit a packet and the packet is available at the port; and reports the bandwidth loss the processor.

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