18150698. Packet Processing Method and Network Device simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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Packet Processing Method and Network Device
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Packet Processing Method and Network Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18150698 titled 'Packet Processing Method and Network Device
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method and network device for packet processing. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The method involves a first network device receiving a packet.
- The first network device adds two types of indication information to the packet - first indication information and second indication information.
- The updated packet now contains the first and second indication information in the multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) packet header.
- The first indication information indicates the network slice corresponding to the packet.
- The second indication information indicates the forwarding path of the packet.
- The first network device then sends the updated packet to a second network device.
- This allows for the indication of both the network slice and the forwarding path in the MPLS packet header using different indication information.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Network slicing: This method enables the indication of a specific network slice for a packet, which can be useful in scenarios where different virtual networks need to coexist on the same physical infrastructure.
- Traffic engineering: The ability to indicate the forwarding path of a packet can be utilized for optimizing network traffic and ensuring efficient utilization of network resources.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient packet processing: By including the indication information in the MPLS packet header, the method simplifies the process of identifying the network slice and forwarding path of a packet, making it easier for network devices to handle and route the packets accordingly.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced network management: The method provides a clear indication of the network slice and forwarding path, allowing for better control and management of network resources.
- Improved network efficiency: By accurately indicating the forwarding path, the method enables optimized traffic engineering, leading to improved network performance and resource utilization.
Original Abstract Submitted
A packet processing method and a network device is disclosed. The method includes a first network device obtains a packet. The first network device adds first indication information and second indication information to the packet, to obtain an updated packet, where the first indication information and the second indication information are located in a multi-protocol label switching MPLS packet header of the updated packet, the first indication information indicates a network slice corresponding to the packet, and the second indication information indicates a forwarding path of the packet. The first network device sends the updated packet to a second network device. A network slice corresponding to a packet and a forwarding path of the packet are respectively indicated in an MPLS packet header via different indication information.
