List the architectural roles performed by network processors. Explain each role briefly.
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What are the techniques used in network processors to handle asynchronous events? Explain and differentiate the techniques.
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Draw and explain organization of 1×P 1200 network processor.
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What are the approaches for scaling a network processor to higher speed networks? Explain each approach in brief.
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What are the advantages of shared memory architecture over a cross bar architecture of a switching fabric?
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Suggest mechanisms used for improving performance of single CPV based routers.
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Why software based routers are unsuitable for high speed network? Explain.
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How software stack can be organized for a layered protocol? Discuss different possibilities with suitable diagrams.
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Draw schematic of second generation network system. Explain how it is different from earlier system.
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Discuss software based and hardware based approaches for packet classification. Also explain the optimization requirements and method for the same.
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Enumerate limitation of demultiplexing.
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Differentiate between packet classification and packet demultiplexing.
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Define packet demultiplexing and packet classification.
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What is TCP splicing? What it is used for? Explain with on example the process of TCP splicing.
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List the techniques used on network interface cards (NIC) to optimize data transfer and reduce overhead. Also explain each technique brief.
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