Auto-negotiation over extended backplane
US11128741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system for auto-negotiation over extended backplane includes an enclosure and a switch external to the enclosure. The enclosure has a NIC (network interface controller) for a server in the enclosure and a DEM (downlink extension module). The DEM has a single DEM PHY connected to the NIC via a backplane and also connected to the switch via an external connection. The DEM PHY facilitates auto-negotiation between the switch and the NIC.
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