Method and system for switching packets in a communication network

摘要

A method for switching packets in a communication network is provided. The method includes dividing a data stream into at least two sub-streams in a first application card received in a first application card slot of a packet switch. A first sub-stream is sent through a first application port associated with the first application card slot to a first switch port associated with a switch port slot of the packet switch. The switch port slot is operable to receive a switch card for the packet switch. A second sub-stream is sent through a second application port associated with the first application card slot to a second switch port associated with the switch port slot.