Method and apparatus for creating a port vector

摘要

A network switch configured for switching data packets across multiple ports uses an address table to generated frame forwarding information. The switch receives frame information including a source address and destination address along with a virtual local area network (VLAN) ID, if applicable. Hash keys for the source address and destination address are generated. A decision-making engine receives the source address, destination address, receive port number, hash keys and VLAN ID and searches a network address table to generate frame forwarding information.