Rate limiting of network traffic

A method and apparatus for rate limiting network traffic are provided. A plurality of network devices may receive network traffic and route the network traffic to a destination. Rate limits may be imposed on the output rate of the plurality of network devices. The rate limits may be adjusted as the...

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Hauptverfasser: Dickinson, Andrew Bruce, Zipperer, Joseph Paul, Petersen, Kirk Arlo
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method and apparatus for rate limiting network traffic are provided. A plurality of network devices may receive network traffic and route the network traffic to a destination. Rate limits may be imposed on the output rate of the plurality of network devices. The rate limits may be adjusted as the flow of the network traffic changes.