Method and apparatus for improving high availability in a...

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2006-06-30

2010-11-16

Baderman, Scott T. (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S043000, C714S801000, C714S704000, C706S007000

Reexamination Certificate

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07836352

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is described herein for tracking errors for one of a plurality of lanes in a link, tracking errors for the link, and in the case of a root complex, tracking error correction messages. This information is used to determine the suitability for use of a lane and to determine if correction action is needed. In one embodiment, this method and apparatus is used with PCI Express interconnects.

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