| 摘要 |
Packet modification is performed in the switch fabric by selecting a conditional command belonging to a set of commands for modifying a packet. The set of commands is identified based on an index value, and selecting a conditional command belonging to the set of commands is based on a mask value, where the index and mask values are determined based on data in the packet undergoing modification, such as the packet's source and destination, or incoming label. Among other advantages, controlling packet modification in the switch fabric through selecting a conditional command belonging to a set of commands allows multiple sets of commands to be replaced with a single set of commands, resulting in a more efficient use of available external memory. |
