F5 Networks has been granted a patent for methods and systems that assist in network packet switching based on packet data. The technology involves separating header and payload data, creating digest data, identifying network actions, and performing actions on the data. GlobalData’s report on F5 Networks gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on F5 Networks, was a key innovation area identified from patents. F5 Networks's grant share as of May 2024 was 35%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Network packet management system using fpga for network actions

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12003422B1) discloses a method for managing network packets using a network traffic management system. The method involves separating header data and payload data for a network packet, creating digest data exclusively with a field programmable gate array (FPGA) device, assigning the digest data to a specific processor, and identifying a network action based on the created digest data. The network action includes various operations like modifying MAC or IP addresses, routing the packet, dropping it, or transforming header data. The identified network action is then performed by the assigned processor, selected based on the digest data.
Furthermore, the patent includes additional claims related to caching separated payload data, identifying network actions based on hash values, sending digest data to specific processors, and detailing the content of the digest data. The patent also covers a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for managing network packets and a network traffic manager apparatus with programmed instructions for packet management. The system described in the patent involves one or more traffic management apparatuses, client devices, or server devices, with memory and processors executing programmed instructions to handle network packets efficiently. The system's capabilities include separating header and payload data, creating digest data using FPGA devices, assigning digest data to processors, identifying network actions, and performing these actions based on the assigned processor, all aimed at efficient network packet management.
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