Distributed configuration of network interface cards
US8909742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0889
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for distributed configuration of one or more network interface cards (NICs) are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises issuing a request frame including at least a current configuration generation for the NICs from a host computing device to a network device. The method also comprises returning at least one configuration frame including a newer network configuration for the NICs from the network device to the host computing device. The method also comprises configuring the NICs at the host computing device with the newer network configuration.
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