Method and apparatus for using a single multi-function adapter with different operating systems
US8271694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/385
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flexible arrangement allows a single arrangement of Ethernet channel adapter (ECA) hardware functions to appear as needed to conform to various operating system deployment models. A PCI interface presents a logical model of virtual devices appropriate to the relevant operating system. Mapping parameters and values are associated with the packet streams to allow the packet streams to be properly processed according to the presented logical model and needed operations. Mapping occurs at both the host side and at the network side to allow the multiple operations of the ECA to be performed while still allowing proper delivery at each interface.
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