Multicast frame support in hardware routing assist

摘要: A method and system are provided for increasing processing efficiency associated with data frames transiting a network node having multiple ports. The accomplish their objects via the following. frame header is received. An pointer at least one portion of received provided. by segmenting each into parts, associating segmented part pointer. Thereafter, modified independent other portions utilization given or more pointers. Additionally, copies (which can include whole) constructed recalling selected ones Furthermore, determination made as to whether indicates unicast multicast. In response this determination, number commensurate protocols destination addresses nodes which be transmitted. transmitted from node.