Terabit switching: a survey of techniques and current products

  • Authors:
  • Amit Singhal;Raj Jain

  • Affiliations:
  • ATOGA Systems Inc., 49026 Milmont, Fremont, CA 94538, USA;Nayna Networks Inc., 481 Sycamore Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA

  • Venue:
  • Computer Communications
  • Year:
  • 2002

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Abstract

This survey paper explains the issues in designing terabit routers and the solutions for them. The discussion includes multi-layer switching, route caching, label switching, and efficient routing table lookups. Router architecture issues including queuing and differentiated service are also discussed. A comparison of features of leading products is included.