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Method And System For Asymmetric Transition Handshake In An Energy Efficient Ethernet Network

  • US 20090154467A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2008
  • Published: 06/18/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for communication, the method comprising:

  • in an Ethernet network comprising multi-rate link partners coupled via an Ethernet link, configuring a first of said multi-rate link partners to implement a change of data rate for communication of data from said first multi-rate link partner to a second of said multi-rate link partners, wherein said implemented change occurs independently of delays that occur when said second of said multi-rate link partners implements a change of data rate for communication of data from said second of said multi-rate link partners to said first of said multi-rate link partners.

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