Flexible processing of network packets

Aspects of this disclosure describes techniques for parsing network packets, processing network packets, and modifying network packets before forwarding the modified network packets over a network. The present disclosure describes a system that, in some examples, parses network packets, generates da...

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Main Authors Nedunchezhian, Sureshkumar, Sunkam Ramanujam, Rohit, Vegesna, Srihari Raju, Huber, John David, Minglani, Vikas, Frailong, Jean-Marc, Goel, Deepak, Oak, Stimit Kishor, Thantry, Hariharan Lakshminarayanan, Patel, Saurin
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.06.2021
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ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Summary:Aspects of this disclosure describes techniques for parsing network packets, processing network packets, and modifying network packets before forwarding the modified network packets over a network. The present disclosure describes a system that, in some examples, parses network packets, generates data describing or specifying attributes of the network packet, identifies operations to be performed when processing a network packet, performs the identified operations, generates data describing or specifying how to modify and/or forward the network packet, modifies the network packet, and outputs the modified packet to another device or system, such as a switch.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201916352492