Network device architecture for centralized packet processing

Details Network device architecture for centralized packet processing Network device architecture for centralized packet processing

2004-07-08

2010-10-05

Yao, Kwang B (Department: 2473)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S466000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07808983

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for centralized packet processing is disclosed. The method includes transferring a packet received at a port interface of a network device to an uplink interface of the network device, and sending the packet to an uplink from the uplink interface. The transferring and the sending are performed irrespective of a destination of the packet.

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