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Apparatus and method to integrate hardware adapter diagnostics with a host OS diagnostics through signaling

US7729879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2007
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for controlling diagnostic functions on a remote device. The system includes a host, and a network adapter in communication with the host. The system performs a method comprising receiving a diagnostic signal from the host device on the remote device, associating the diagnostic signal with a diagnostic state of the remote device, and performing a diagnostic function indicated by the diagnostic signal.

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