On the design of network-processor-based gigabit multiple-service switch

Abstract

As the increasing users and services over the Internet, people demand faster data fetching and more reliable network services. However, the increasing network services and equipment causes the network management much more difficult. In this paper, we propose and implement a chassis-based multiple gigabit multiple-service switch (GMSS). This chassis-based GMSS aggregates several advanced network services and also provides easy upgrade and efficient management system. The architecture of GMSS and the designed of the advanced services are introduced. The implemented prototype of the GMSS is also presented in this paper.