Intel corporation (20240348562). MULTI-HOST ISOLATION IN A SHARED NETWORKING PIPELINE simplified abstract
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MULTI-HOST ISOLATION IN A SHARED NETWORKING PIPELINE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yotam Nizri of Mevaseret Tzion (IL)
Wing Cheung of Fremont CA (US)
Thang Quang Nguyen of Austin TX (US)
Kenneth Keels of Austin TX (US)
Noam Elati of Zichron Yaakov (IL)
MULTI-HOST ISOLATION IN A SHARED NETWORKING PIPELINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240348562 titled 'MULTI-HOST ISOLATION IN A SHARED NETWORKING PIPELINE
The abstract of the patent application describes the implementation of a shared networking pipeline by a network interface device that is shared by multiple host devices. The network interface device has a pool of shared buffers that correspond to different stages in the pipeline, allocating entries to the host devices based on their respective shares of the packet processing pipeline. Data associated with the traffic of a host device is buffered in a subset of shared buffers as it moves from one stage to another in the packet processing pipeline, with the second stage processing the data. Progress of the traffic from one stage to another is halted when the subset of entries is full.
- The patent application introduces a shared networking pipeline implemented by a network interface device.
- The network interface device allocates shared buffers to multiple host devices based on their respective shares of the packet processing pipeline.
- Data associated with traffic of a host device is buffered in a subset of shared buffers as it moves through different stages of the pipeline.
- Progress of the traffic is stopped when the subset of shared buffers is full, preventing it from moving to the next stage.
- This innovation aims to optimize the packet processing pipeline by efficiently managing the allocation of shared buffers among multiple host devices.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in data centers to improve the efficiency of packet processing. - It can be used in network switches and routers to enhance the performance of data transmission. - Telecommunication companies can utilize this innovation to streamline their network operations.
Problems Solved: - Efficient allocation of shared buffers in a networking pipeline. - Preventing congestion and ensuring smooth traffic flow between different stages of packet processing.
Benefits: - Improved performance and efficiency in packet processing. - Enhanced network reliability and reduced latency. - Better utilization of resources in shared networking environments.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Optimizing Shared Networking Pipelines for Enhanced Packet Processing" This technology can be commercialized by networking equipment manufacturers to develop high-performance switches and routers for data centers, telecommunications, and other industries. The market implications include improved network infrastructure, faster data transmission, and enhanced reliability for critical network operations.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the shared networking pipeline improve the efficiency of packet processing? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world networking environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
a shared networking pipeline is implemented by a network interface device and shared by a plurality of host devices. a pool of shared buffers of a network interface device correspond to one or more stages in the pipeline and are configured to allocate entries to the plurality of host devices based on the respective shares of the shared packet processing pipeline. data is buffered associated with traffic of a first one of the plurality of host devices in a first subset of shared buffers, where the traffic is to proceed from a first stage to a second stage in the shared packet processing pipeline, and the data is associated with processing of the traffic by the second stage. forward progress of the traffic is to be prevented from the first stage to the second stage when the first subset of entries are occupied.
