Method for dynamically allocating lanes to a plurality of PCI Express connectors
US7480757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4022
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for dynamically allocating lanes to a plurality of PCI Express connectors is disclosed that may comprise identifying whether a PCI Express device is installed into each PCI Express connector, identifying historic data traffic for each PCI device installed into the plurality of PCI Express connectors, and assigning a portion of the lanes to each PCI Express connector having a PCI Express device installed into the PCI Express connector. The method may also comprise identifying a device type for each PCI Express device installed into the plurality of PCI Express connectors. Moreover, the method may comprise creating allocation rules that specify the allocation of lanes to the plurality of PCI Express connectors. Furthermore, the method may comprise receiving user allocation preferences that specify the allocation of lanes to the plurality of PCI Express connectors.
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