Network switch and components and method of operation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6985431
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09384692

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A network switch apparatus, components for such an apparatus, and methods of operating such an apparatus in which data flow handling and flexibility is enhanced by the cooperation of a control point and a plurality of interface processors formed on a semiconductor substrate. The control point and interface processors together form a network processor capable of cooperating with other elements including an optional switching fabric device in executing instructions directing the flow of data in a network.

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IBM CORPORATION1101 KITCHAWAN ROAD OFFICE 36-238C YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY 10598

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bass, Brian Mitchell Apex, NC 60 1939
Calvignac, Jean Louis Cary, NC 108 3042
Gallo, Anthony Matteo Apex, NC 38 716
Heddes, Marco C Raleigh, NC 78 2335
Rao, Sridhar Raleigh, NC 29 245
Siegel, Michael Steven Raleigh, NC 72 2683
Verplanken, Fabrice Jean Cary, NC 110 2505
Youngman, Brian Alan Cary, NC 10 188

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