System and method for reassembling packets in a network element

摘要

A method and apparatus for sending packets (306) from traffic flows to queues (302,320) in a network element is provided. Each traffic flow has a packet size parameter indicating a sizing constraint for its packets (306). The method includes the step of grouping the traffic flows into groups utilizing the packet size parameter of each traffic flow. The method further includes the step of sending packets only from traffic flows of one group to at least one designated queue (302,320). Traffic flows of the one group are identified utilizing the packet size parameter of each traffic flow. <IMAGE>