Intelligent network fabric to connect multiple computer nodes with one or more SR-IOV devices
US9984017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4068
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure pertains to an intelligent network fabric used to connect multiple computer nodes with one or more SR-IOV devices. The intelligent fabric includes a management device and a network fabric coupled thereto. A plurality of virtual endpoint devices are coupled to the network fabric and are configured to connect with a plurality of compute nodes. In addition, the intelligent network fabric includes a root port device coupled to the network fabric which the root port is configured to connect with virtual functions within a SR-IOV device.
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