PCI express switch with backwards compatibility

Details PCI express switch with backwards compatibility PCI express switch with backwards compatibility

2008-08-20

2010-10-12

Auve, Glenn A (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus interface architecture

C710S306000, C710S313000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814259

ABSTRACT:
There are disclosed apparatus and methods for switching. Transparent and non-transparent ports are provided. Data units are transferred between the transparent ports, between the transparent and non-transparent ports, and between the non-transparent ports.

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