Segmentation of network packets for a switch fabric
US9160677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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