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Methods and systems for managing bandwidth resources in a fast packet switching network

  • US 5,623,492 A
  • Filed: 03/24/1995
  • Issued: 04/22/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of resource management in a fast packet switching network having a plurality of endpoints, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a packet having an address field which contains a first label which identifies a source endpoint and a second label which identifies a destination endpoint;

    obtaining a parameter from a look-up table indexed by the first label, wherein the parameter is indicative of a bandwidth usage associated with the source endpoint; and

    enforcing a bandwidth constraint based upon the source endpoint identified by the address field, wherein the bandwidth constraint is enforced independently of the destination endpoint.

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