BACKGROUND 0001 Store-and-forward devices, such as switches and routers, are used in
packet networks. Such as the Internet, to direct traffic at interconnection points. The store …

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a flow control hub that includes a
scoreboard memory device to maintain flow control status for a plurality of flows. Each of the …

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a switching device that includes a
segmentation unit to receive data packets of variable size and to store the data packets as …

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a switching device that includes a
plurality of ingress ports to receive data from external sources and a plurality of egress ports …

BACKGROUND In communication networks today, there is a need to build store-and-
forward Switches and routers that have line cards with high speeds. The line cards queue …

BACKGROUND Store-and-forward devices, such as Switches and routers, are used in
packet networks, such as the Internet, for directing traffic at interconnection points. The store …

In general, in one aspect, a switching device is described that includes a segmentation unit
to receive packets and divide packets having a length greater than a maximum segment …

BACKGROUND Store-and-forward devices, such as switches and routers, are used in
packet networks, such as the Internet, for directing traf? c at interconnection points. The store …

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus for selecting a queue from
a plurality of queues. The apparatus includes a hierarchal queue occupancy device to …

BACKGROUND High-speed store-and-forward devices, such as Switches and routers, used
in today's communication networks have a large amount of data passing through them …