Methods and apparatus for packet classification based on multiple conditions
US8111697B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/2441
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes classifying a data packet received at a switch fabric, selecting an action descriptor in response to the classifying, and processing an action defined in the action descriptor. The classifying is based on a primary classification condition and first portion of the data packet. The action descriptor is associated with the primary classification condition. The processing includes determining whether a secondary classification condition is satisfied by a second portion of the data packet.
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