Method and apparatus for securing and segregating host to host messaging on PCIe fabric
US8880771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A PCIe fabric includes at least one PCIe switch. The fabric may be used to connect multiple hosts. The PCIe switch implements security and segregation measures for host-to-host message communication. A management entity defines a Virtual PCIe Fabric ID (VPFID). The VPFID is used to enforce security and segregation. The fabric ID may be extended to be used in switch fabrics with other point-to-point protocols.
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