Abstract: The subject technology is directed to an apparatus for managing data packets in a network. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first memory configured to store a plurality of packets. The apparatus further comprises a queue manager configured to receive a plurality of packet descriptors and generate an aggregated packet descriptor based on the plurality of packet descriptors. The apparatus further comprises a traffic manager coupled to the queue manager. The traffic manager is configured to determine a transmission order for the plurality of packets based on the aggregated packet descriptor. A transmitter is coupled to the traffic manager and configured to transmit the plurality of packets based on the determined transmission order. This configuration enables efficient packet storage, aggregation, and transmission scheduling, optimizing overall network performance and resource utilization. There are other embodiments as well.