Congestion in Network Switches

Congestion Defined

Congestion in Switches

Congestion at Output Port

Input Buffering

Output Buffering (2x Fabric)

Buffered packets

Buffering for Bursts

What is HOL Blocking

HOL Blocking

HOL Blocking and Congestion

GIGAswitch/FDDI System

What can be done about Congestion

Alleviating Congestion

Alleviating Congestion

Alleviating Congestion

Network Congestion - in Perspective

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