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PCI express switch with backwards compatibility

US7814259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2008
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/309
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There are disclosed apparatus and methods for switching. Transparent and non-transparent ports are provided. Data units are transferred between the transparent ports, between the transparent and non-transparent ports, and between the non-transparent ports.

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