Buffer management for support of quality-of-service guarantees and data flow control in data switching
CA 2355473 A1 · Owner: Chang, Rong-Feng · Inventors: Chang, Rong-Feng; Wang, Linghsiao; Barrack, Craig
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A method of utilizing shared memory resources in switching Protocol Data Units (PDUs) at a data switching node is presented. The method includes reserving: a temporary memory storage portion for storing PDUs prior to queuing for processing thereof, a Class-of-Service memory storage portion to provide support Quality-of-Service guarantees, a shared memory-pool portion and an input port memory storage portion enabling non-blocking input port flow control. Provisions are made for PDU discard decisions to be delayed until after PDU headers are inspected subsequent to the receipt of each PDU. Provisions are made for well-behaved data flows conveyed via an input port to be protected against …
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