Dynamic link distance configuration for extended fabric

Details Dynamic link distance configuration for extended fabric Dynamic link distance configuration for extended fabric

2003-01-31

2009-10-06

Etienne, Ario (Department: 2453)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer protocol implementing

Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating

C709S224000, C370S234000, C370S235000, C370S236000, C370S239000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07600035

ABSTRACT:
A method to dynamically allocate credits for a particular port to port link based on measured link distance during the initial interswitch link configuration process. An apparatus implementing such method or a software upgrade to retrofit existing switches.

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