Method and apparatus for managing aggregate bandwidth at a server

A method, apparatus, and computer implemented instructions for managing traffic in a network data processing system. Traffic for a plurality of network paths is monitored. In response a packet for a particular network path within the plurality of network paths causing traffic for the particular netw...

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Main Authors Haggar, Jeffrey Douglas, Huynh, Lap Thiet, Isrel, Jr, Maurice
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.06.2009
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Summary:A method, apparatus, and computer implemented instructions for managing traffic in a network data processing system. Traffic for a plurality of network paths is monitored. In response a packet for a particular network path within the plurality of network paths causing traffic for the particular network path to exceed a level of traffic allowed, an amount of available bandwidth is reduced based on a fair share for the particular network path.