Method for the hot swap of a network adapter on a system includi

Details Method for the hot swap of a network adapter on a system includi Method for the hot swap of a network adapter on a system includi

1997-10-01

1999-03-30

Shin, Christopher B.

395822, 395828, 395838, 395837, 395866, 395892, 39518203, G06F 1300

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058899650

ABSTRACT:
A software architecture for the hot add and swap of adapters. The software architecture allows users to replace failed components, upgrade outdated components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface adapters and storage, without impacting existing users. The software architecture supports the hot add and swap of off-the-shelf adapters, including those adapters that are programmable.

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