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Packet processing and classification are the two main functions of network processing. Normally two chip sets are required, one for processing and a second for classifying. The network processor (NPU) accounts for one to four chips, depending on whether the NPU is half or full duplex and whether it integrates traffic management. Classification consists of multiple chips, the number and type of which vary, according to the specific application for which the system is designed.
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