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Data I/O management system and method

  • US 6,747,878 B1
  • Filed: 07/20/2000
  • Issued: 06/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A network interface card, comprising:

  • a first printed circuit board;

    first and second connectors coupled with the first printed circuit board;

    a plurality of ethernet communication paths forming at least a portion of a communication coupling between the first and second connectors;

    the first connector configured to receive a third connector associated with a midplane;

    a chip coupled with the first printed circuit board wherein the plurality of ethernet communications paths couple the first connector with the chip;

    a first communication link coupling the chip and the second connector;

    wherein the chip consolidates data received through the first connector for distribution of the data to the second connector;

    a single board computer coupled with the first printed circuit board; and

    a second communication link coupling the chip with the single board computer.

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