System using weighted next hop option in routing table to include probability of routing a packet for providing equal cost multipath forwarding packets

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PATENT NO 6721800
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09546702

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A system and method for providing the ability for a network processor to select from multiple next hop options for a single forwarding entry and provide the ability to weight the probability of which next hop will be chosen.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Basso, Claude Raleigh, NC 245 4736
Gallo, Anthony Matteo Apex, NC 38 696
Vaidhyanathan, Natarajan Durham, NC 113 2028

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