摘要 |
In accordance with an embodiment, there is provided a network component, comprising a data port configured to receive data packets in accordance with a scheduling algorithm; and signal logic configured to while the data port is receiving data packets in accordance with the scheduling algorithm, generate a flow stop signal, wherein responsive to the flow stop signal being generated, the data port is configured to halt reception of data packets, and unconditionally generate a flow start signal subsequent to generating the flow stop signal, wherein responsive to the flow start signal being generated, (i) the scheduling algorithm is configured to be reset, and (ii) the data port is configured to resume reception of the data packets in accordance with the reset scheduling algorithm. |