Queuing algorithm for speculative Network Processors

J. ürgen Foag*, Thomas Wild

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

This paper presents a queuing algorithm which is tailored for usage in speculative Network Processors (NPs). The queuing system uses Weighted-Fair Queuing queues (WFQ) which are extended by Priority Queues (PQ). While WFQ represents a common implementation in current routers supporting differentiated services, PQs allow to compensate extended protocol processing times due to mispredictions in a speculative system. When applying this concept, the generation of delay-jitter which would limit applicability of speculative packet processing for Real-Time (RT) traffic can be avoided. Utilising the presented queuing system in conjunction with speculative protocol processing in an NP, a latency reduction of up to 14.9% can be achieved compared to systems which support traditional packet processing methodologies.

Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal of High Performance Computing and Networking
Volume4
Issue number5-6
Pages (from-to)241-247
Number of pages7
ISSN1740-0562
Publication statusPublished - 01.01.2006

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