Pass/drop apparatus and method for network switching node

摘要: A switching node for transferring packets, each including a destination address, in network includes plurality of input port modules, output modules and fabric, packet meta-data processor switch. Each module is connected to communication link receiving packets thereover, transmitting thereover. module, upon packet, buffers the generates therefor identifying that transmit identifier information, provides it processor. The receives generated by all operational status information from processes received connection with determine whether should be passed or dropped. If determines associated dropped, will notify which buffered, which, turn, discard packet. On other hand if not enqueue module. retrieves its respective queue maintained For retrieved an request identified transfer thereto through When over thereto.