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Packet processing method and apparatus

US11240148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2020
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A packet processing method and a related apparatus are provided. The method includes: obtaining a first packet including first indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate a data flow corresponding to the first packet; determining a target flow entry in an integrated flow table based on the first indication information, wherein the integrated flow table includes at least one flow entry, each flow entry includes a unified match entry and a comprehensive behavior entry, the unified match entry uniquely identifies a data flow, a unified match entry of the target flow entry identifies the same data flow as indicated by the first indication information; and performing an operation on the first packet based on a comprehensive behavior entry included in the target flow entry.

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