Supporting runtime reconfiguration on network processors

K. Lee; G. Coulson

doi:10.1109/AINA.2006.319

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Supporting runtime reconfiguration on network processors

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Supporting runtime reconfiguration on network processors

K. Lee and G. Coulson

20th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications - Volume 1 (AINA'06), Vol.1, pp.721-726

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IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA 06) (Vienna, Austria, 18/04/2006–20/04/2006)

2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/AINA.2006.319

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Abstract

Network Processors (NPs) are set to play a key role in the next generation of networking technology. They have the performance of ASIC-based routers whilst offering a high degree of programmability. However, the programmability potential of NPs can only be realised with appropriate software. In this paper we argue that specialised software to support runtime reconfiguration is needed to fully exploit the potential of NPs. We first justify supporting runtime reconfiguration on NPs by offering real-world scenarios and discussing the issues associated with these. We then demonstrate how runtime reconfiguration can be achieved in practice through a case study of our component-based programming approach on the Intel IXP2400 NP.

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Title: Supporting runtime reconfiguration on network processors
Authors/Creators: K. Lee (Author/Creator) - Lancaster University
G. Coulson (Author/Creator) - Lancaster University
Publication Details: 20th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications - Volume 1 (AINA'06), Vol.1, pp.721-726
Conference: IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA 06) (Vienna, Austria, 18/04/2006–20/04/2006)
Publisher: IEEE
Identifiers: 991005545040207891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Conference paper
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