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Modular network interface system and method

  • US 6,757,748 B1
  • Filed: 07/20/2000
  • Issued: 06/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network interface card, comprising:

  • a printed circuit board;

    first and second connectors coupled with the printed circuit board;

    a plurality of ethernet communications links forming at least a portion of a coupling between the first and second connectors, each ethernet communication link being associated with a respective single board web server;

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

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

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

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

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