Systems and methods of priority failover determination

Details Systems and methods of priority failover determination Systems and methods of priority failover determination

2005-03-18

2008-12-02

Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Fault recovery

Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a...

C370S244000, C370S248000, C370S238000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07460470

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods or implementing priority failover determination are disclosed. An exemplary method includes prioritizing ranking criteria for plurality of network adapter ports based at least in part on user input. The method also includes determining a ranking value for each of the plurality of network adapter ports based on the prioritized ranking criteria. The method further includes designating a primary adapter port and at least a secondary network adapter port based on the ranking value for each of the plurality of network adapter ports.

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