Switch scaling for virtualized network interface controllers

Details Switch scaling for virtualized network interface controllers Switch scaling for virtualized network interface controllers

2006-11-17

2010-11-09

Ryman, Daniel J (Department: 2466)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S419000, C709S238000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07830882

ABSTRACT:
A system bus may be used as an inter-switch communications link to transfer packets between virtualized interfaces on different virtualized network interface controllers that are accessible by a plurality of virtual machines. The inter-switch communications link may also be used for advanced power management through the use of intelligent packet redirection when virtualized interfaces are lightly utilized.

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