SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCAL PACKET TRANSPORT SERVICES WITHIN DISTRIBUTED ROUTERS

摘要

A system and method for routing packets within a router having a plurality of loosely-coupled route processors, including a first route processor, and a line card operably coupled to the plurality of distributed-route-processors. Each route processor includes an internal forwarding information base (IFIB). Each IFIB includes information that is used to route packets addressed to elements within the router.

主权项

1. A data structure stored on a computer-readable medium, wherein the data structure maps locations of a plurality of elements to elements of a router, and directs incoming network packets to at least one element in the router, the data structure comprising:
a field storing data representing at least one transport protocol; a field storing data representing at least one destination address; and a field storing data representing at least one destination port.