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Access control list rule compression using meter re-mapping

US7945725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system may include a content addressable memory (CAM) that is configured to include multiple services, receive a key, where the key includes source port information and IP information related to a packet received on one of multiple ports, and output a match index value in response to a search of the CAM using the key. The system may include a policy memory module that is configured to receive the match index value and to output meter controls and a meter address based on the match index value, a port meter map module that is configured to receive the source port information and to output a mask value and a per port meter value, and a remapping module that is configured to receive the meter address, receive the mask value and the per port meter value, and modify the meter address based on those values.

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