Configurable virtual output queues (VOQs) in a scalable switching system and methods of using the queues are provided. The system takes advantage of the fact that not all VOQs are active or need to exist at one time. Thus, the system advantageously uses configurable VOQs and may not dedicate memory space...http://www.google.com/patents/US7046687?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7046687 - Configurable virtual output queues in a scalable switching system
