Method and system for maintaining temporal consistency of resources and data in a multiple-processor packet switch

摘要: A network switch architected using multiple processor engines includes a method and system for ensuring temporal consistency of data resources as packet traffic flows through the switch. Upon receiving connection request, internally associates semaphore with connection. The is distributed stored at processing engines. Each performs specific operations relating to incoming packets associated Internal messages are passed between coordinate control these operations. Some can include value. such message, engine compares value semaphore. Packets identified by message processed if there match semaphores. Also, be moved from one another in order allocation de-allocation resources.