List the architectural roles performed by network processors. Explain each role briefly. 3E7940 Marks : 10 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
What are the techniques used in network processors to handle asynchronous events? Explain and differentiate the techniques. 3E7940 Marks : 10 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
Draw and explain organization of 1×P 1200 network processor. 3E7940 Marks : 10 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
What are the approaches for scaling a network processor to higher speed networks? Explain each approach in brief. 3E7940 Marks : 10 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
What are the advantages of shared memory architecture over a cross bar architecture of a switching fabric? 3E7940 Marks : 6 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
Suggest mechanisms used for improving performance of single CPV based routers. 3E7940 Marks : 10 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
Why software based routers are unsuitable for high speed network? Explain. 3E7940 Marks : 4 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
How software stack can be organized for a layered protocol? Discuss different possibilities with suitable diagrams. 3E7940 Marks : 20 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
Draw schematic of second generation network system. Explain how it is different from earlier system. 3E7940 Marks : 6 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
Discuss software based and hardware based approaches for packet classification. Also explain the optimization requirements and method for the same. 3E7940 Marks : 8 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
Differentiate between packet classification and packet demultiplexing. 3E7940 Marks : 2 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
Define packet demultiplexing and packet classification. 3E7940 Marks : 2 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
What is TCP splicing? What it is used for? Explain with on example the process of TCP splicing. 3E7940 Marks : 8 M.Tech Network System Design 2013
List the techniques used on network interface cards (NIC) to optimize data transfer and reduce overhead. Also explain each technique brief. 3E7940 Marks : 12 M.Tech Network System Design 2013