DATA FORWARDING METHOD AND ROUTER

摘要

A data forwarding method and router are provided. The router includes Forwarding Engines (FEs), Physical Interface Cards (PICs), first switch devices and second switch devices. The first switch devices include a main first switch device and a backup first switch device. All FEs connect with each other through the first switch devices. At least two FEs connect with an equal number of at least two PICs through the second switch devices. With embodiments of the present invention, the system reliability can be improved.