(57) ABSTRACT A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving
a message at a network element configured for routing packets, where the message directs …

A method and apparatus for group power management of network devices. Some
embodiments of an apparatus include a power management module, where the power …

In accordance with an embodiment, a network device has an input port for receiving input
packets, and an output port for sending output packets, where the input packets and output …

In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining traffic that is to be forwarded to a
neighboring device, and determining if the neighboring device is in a state that enables the …

In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for receiving an incoming
packet in a packet buffer and asso ciating it with a flow identifier. Based on the flow identifier …

(57) In accordance with an embodiment, a network device has an input port for receiving
input packets, and an output port for sending output packets, where the input packets and …

The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for modifying network traffic. For
example, in one embodiment, the method includes receiving a packet at an intermediate …

The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for dynamic and adaptive load
balancing. An example method includes receiving, at a network device, a data packet to be …

(57) ABSTRACT A method for graphically displaying a packet progression within a network
device is described. The method includes identifying a plurality of phases that correspond to …

(57) ABSTRACT A method, apparatus, and system for coordinated link power management.
Some embodiments of a method include receiving an exit latency for each of a group of link …