Method for hot adding a network adapter by identifying and executing the adapter driver based upon the logical board number of the network adapter
US6163825A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A software architecture for the hot add and swap of adapters. The software architecture allows users to replace failed components, upgrade outdated components, and add new functionality, such as new network interfaces, disk interface adapters and storage, without impacting existing users. The software architecture supports the hot add and swap of off-the-shelf adapters, including those adapters that are programmable.
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