Data transfer via Host/PCI-X bridges
US6931473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments are provided in which a method is described for a processor to perform a task of accessing a PCI-X device via a PCI-X bridge, the PCI-X bridge including a processing circuit. The processor builds M read/write control blocks (RWCBs), M being a positive integer. Then, the processor signals the processing circuit and switches to another task. In response, the processing circuit fetches and processes the M RWCBs, one RWCB at a time, to access the PCI-X device. After processing the M RWCBs, the processing circuit interrupts the processor. In response, the processor obtains the result of the processing of the M RWCBs.
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