| 摘要 |
A platform for processing data packets included in a flow of packet data traffic that is being communicated in a data network is disclosed. The platform includes a backplane for routing the data packets within the platform. The platform also includes a packet switch card coupled with the backplane. The packet switch card aggregates the flow of packet data traffic in the platform. The platform further includes a plurality of application cards coupled with the backplane, each of the application cards of the plurality selectively operating as at least one of a network interface card and a network access card. At least one application card of the plurality of application cards operates as a network interface card, the first application card communicating at least a portion of the flow of packet data traffic from the network to the packet switch card.
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