System and method for adapting a packet processing pipeline
US9191315B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/74591
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for forwarding packets includes a packet processing pipeline having a processing unit that processes packets compliant with a recognized communication protocol. A first port coupled to the packet processing pipeline is configured to receive a packet that does not comply with the recognized communication protocol and has a header that conforms to a second communication protocol. A data extraction unit extracts first destination information from the header of the packet and, based on the first destination information, generates second destination information that conforms to the recognized communication protocol. The processing unit determines, based on the second destination information, an egress interface to which the packet is to be forwarded.
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