Method for avoiding out-of-ordering of frames in a network switch
US7145869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/552
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for avoiding out-of-ordering of frames in a network, wherein the method includes the steps of providing at least one first type of queue in a network switch, providing at least one second type of queue in a network switch, and receiving an incoming packet. The method further includes first storing the incoming packet in the at least one first type of queue if the packet is from a first source, second storing the incoming packet in the at least one second type of queue if the packet is from a second source, and sending the incoming packet to a desired destination. Additionally, a method for avoiding out-of-ordering of frames in a network including the steps of receiving an incoming packet at a network switch, determining if the incoming packet is from a high speed source, first storing the incoming packet in a first type of queue, if the incoming packet is from said high speed source, and second storing the incoming packet in a second type of queue, if the incoming packet is from a lower speed source. Additionally, a step of sending the incoming packet stored in one of the first queue and the second queue using a first-in first-out operation.
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