Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network-to-computer interfacing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Thomas, Joseph (Department: 2442)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network-to-computer interfacing
C709S238000, C709S233000, C709S253000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07970951
ABSTRACT:
A method for media-based data transfer involves obtaining data, by a first virtual network interface card (VNIC) selected from multiple VNICs, where the multiple VNICs are associated with multiple virtual machines, where each of the multiple virtual machines is located in one of multiple computers communicatively coupled with each other via a chassis interconnect, and where the multiple computers share a physical network interface. The method further involves determining a media type connecting the first VNIC with a second VNIC selected from the multiple VNICs, where the first VNIC and the second VNIC are nodes of a virtual network path, where the first VNIC is located in a first computer selected from the multiple computers, and where the second VNIC is located in a second computer selected from the multiple computers. The method further involves choosing a transfer protocol based on the media type, and transferring the data from the first VNIC to the second VNIC using the transfer protocol.
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Tripathi Sunay
Chao Michael
Oracle America Inc.
Osha • Liang LLP
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