Transparent PCI-based multi-host switch

Details Transparent PCI-based multi-host switch Transparent PCI-based multi-host switch

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Misiura, Brian T (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus interface architecture

C710S001000, C710S306000, C710S312000, C710S313000, C370S351000, C370S357000, C370S401000, C370S402000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07979621

ABSTRACT:
A transparent PCI-based multi-host switch. A switch is configured with multiple north facing ports to couple the switch to multiple hosts. The multi-host switch can be included in a variety of switch configurations, including configurations having one multi-host switch, configurations having multiple multi-host switches, and configurations including one or more multi-host switches and one or more single host switches. The switch is designed to include controls to accurately route a packet through the switch.

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