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Segmentation of network packets for a switch fabric

US9160677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2014
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/9057
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network packet is segmented for transfer through a switch fabric. The last segment of the packet is allowed to exceed the maximum size of previous segments so as to increase the switch fabric utilization. Other features are also provided.

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