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package org.onosproject.net.proxyarp;

import org.onosproject.net.ConnectPoint;
import org.onosproject.net.Host;

import java.nio.ByteBuffer;

/**
 * State distribution mechanism for the proxy ARP service.
 */
public interface ProxyArpStore {

    /**
     * Forwards an ARP or neighbor solicitation request to its destination.
     * Floods at the edg the request if the destination is not known.
     *
     * @param outPort the port the request was received on
     * @param subject subject host
     * @param packet  an ethernet frame containing an ARP or neighbor
     *                solicitation request
     */
    void forward(ConnectPoint outPort, Host subject, ByteBuffer packet);

    /**
     * Associates the specified delegate with the store.
     *
     * @param delegate store delegate
     */
    void setDelegate(ProxyArpStoreDelegate delegate);
}