DISTRIBUTION FAN-OUT FOR AN EFFICIENT, FAILSAFE TRAFFIC DISTRIBUTION IN A PACKET NETWORK

摘要

The invention relates to a method for establishing a distribution compartmen t in a packet-switched network. A classification of the network nodes is carri ed out according to output nodes of the network during which the class of a nod e is determined according to the minimum number of hops between the network nodes and the output nodes. Based on the classification, distribution compartments for flows can be established as to provide a freedom from loops and to enable a flexible reaction to malfunctions.