Determining WCMP link capacities in multi-stage networks
US9363162B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/123
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments determine respective capacities of network links in a multi-stage network. Specifically, the capacities of the upstream links for a given network element are determined based on the capacities of the downstream links for that network element. According to the various embodiments, a network element determines the amount of data, i.e. traffic, which may be assigned to downstream links based on the determined capacities. A network element may not receive more traffic than the total direct downstream capacity of the network element. Thus, optimum throughput may be attained for the entire network.
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