GENERATING MULTIPLE DATA STREAMS FROM A SINGLE DATA SOURCE
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1. A method of transmitting packets, the method comprising:
- using a switch to receive a stream of data units including a payload portion and an attribute portion;
using a switch to duplicate at least the payload portion of a data unit within the stream of data units; and
using a switch to enable access to the duplicated payload portion of the data unit by two or more terminals.
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Abstract
A switch having a first communications interface to receive a stream of data units, a buffer to store the payload portion of the data unit, a replicator to duplicate at least the payload portion of the data unit, and a second communications interface to enable access to the stream of data units by two or more terminals.
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1. A method of transmitting packets, the method comprising:
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using a switch to receive a stream of data units including a payload portion and an attribute portion;
using a switch to duplicate at least the payload portion of a data unit within the stream of data units; and
using a switch to enable access to the duplicated payload portion of the data unit by two or more terminals.
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