Network protocol off-load engines

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Pezzlo, John (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S463000, C709S226000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07324540

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure describes techniques for coordinating operation of multiple network protocol off-load engines (e.g., Transport Control Protocol (TCP) off-load engines).

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