Apparatus and method to integrate hardware adapter diagnostics with a host OS diagnostics through signaling
US7729879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2027 |
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- 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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