Selection of receive-queue based on packet attributes
US8675660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/6215
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method for operating a network processor. The network processor receiving a first data packet in a stream of data packets and a set of receive-queues adapted to store receive data packets. The network processor processing the first data packet by reading a flow identification in the first data packet; determining a quality of service for the first data packet; mapping the flow identification and the quality of service into an index for selecting a first receive-queue for routing the first data packet; and utilizing the index to route the first data packet to the first receive-queue.
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