Method of detecting errors in a network

Details Method of detecting errors in a network Method of detecting errors in a network

1997-10-01

2000-04-18

Hua, Ly V.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer protocol implementing

Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating

709223, 714 4, 714 24, G06F 1300, G06F 15163

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ABSTRACT:
A method is described for providing fault tolerance within a computer system. The method allows multiple network interface cards to reside within the same computer system. If a primary network interface card fails, a secondary network interface card automatically begins managing the network communications. In addition, a method of load-sharing data transmissions between each network interface card installed in a server computer is described.

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