Port aggregation for network connections that are offloaded...

Details Port aggregation for network connections that are offloaded... Port aggregation for network connections that are offloaded...

2005-08-30

2009-12-29

Maung, Zarni (Department: 2451)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network-to-computer interfacing

C709S238000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07640364

ABSTRACT:
At least one intelligent network interface card (INIC) is coupled to a host computer to offload protocol processing for multiple network connections, reducing the protocol processing of the host. Plural network connections can maintain, via plural INIC ports and a port aggregation switch, an aggregate connection with a network node, increasing bandwidth and reliability for that aggregate connection. Mechanisms are provided for managing this aggregate connection, including determining which port to employ for each individual network connection, and migrating control of an individual network connection from a first INIC to a second INIC.

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