A method and system for internal data loop back in a packet switch is provided. In some
instances, the switch may be required to process multiple layers of a header within the data …

A network switch as well as methods, systems and computer program products for
controlling congestion at a granularity of less than a link are provided. Such finer granularity …

Certain aspects of a method and system for passive loop detection and prevention in a
packet network Switch are disclosed. Aspects of one method may include detecting a loop …

A packet switch includes a pointer table for mapping locations in an input data buffer to
locations in an output data buffer. The processor generates an output data packet based on …

Certain aspects of a method and system for intrusion detection and prevention based on
packet type recognition in a network are disclosed. Aspects of one method may include …

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1/2000 Glaise 2002fO144208 A1 10, 2002 GalleZot et al. 6,055,235 A 4/2000 Blanc et al …

(57) ABSTRACT A method and System for controlling a plurality of pipes in a computer
network is disclosed. The computer network includes at least one processor for a Switch …

This disclosure relates to methods and systems for queuing traffic in packet-switched
networks. In one of many possible embodiments, a queue management system includes a …

(57) ABSTRACT A packet Switch includes a pipeline Scheduler for scheduling packets
according to a credit-based flow control protocol. A credit update pipeline stage initializes …

A system and method for ensuring that packets are not switched out of order in a network
switch capable of dynamically selecting different routing techniques. The network switch …