Switching Device Independently Sized Buffering Queues

The patent applies local quality by assigning different buffering queue sizes to different ports based on their specific transmission distance requirements. Ports connected to remote data centers are allocated larger buffering queues, while ports connected to nearby switches receive smaller queues. This localized differentiation ensures each port has adequate buffering capacity for its specific use case without requiring all ports to have uniformly large queues, thereby reducing overall die space occupation while maintaining reliability for long-distance transmissions.

The patent implements local quality by configuring buffering queue sizes according to the specific energy requirements of each port. Short-distance transmission ports are assigned smaller buffering queues that consume less energy, while long-distance transmission ports receive larger queues with higher energy capacity. This localized energy optimization ensures that each port consumes only the energy necessary for its transmission distance, reducing overall device energy consumption while maintaining sufficient buffering capacity where needed.

The patent applies local quality by creating a differentiated buffering queue configuration where each port's queue size is optimized for its specific connection type and distance. This approach prevents buffer overrun for remote connections with larger queues while using smaller queues for nearby connections, thereby reducing the overall complexity of the buffering system. The selective allocation strategy simplifies device architecture and reduces manufacturing costs by avoiding the need for uniformly large buffering capacity across all ports.