Network switch using network processor and methods
US6842443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13322
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network switch apparatus, components for such an apparatus, and methods of operating such an apparatus in which data flow handling and flexibility is enhanced by the cooperation among a plurality of interface processors and a suite of peripheral elements formed on a semiconductor substrate. The interface processors and peripherals together form a network processor capable of cooperating with other elements including an optional switching fabric device in executing instructions directing the flow of data in a network.
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