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System and method for handling out-of-order frames

  • US 7,411,959 B2
  • Filed: 08/29/2003
  • Issued: 08/12/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for handling out-of-order frames, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving an out-of-order frame via a network subsystem;

    (b) placing data of the out-of-order frame in a host memory;

    (c) managing information relating to one or more holes resulting from the out-of-order frame in a receive window; and

    (d) setting a programmable limit with respect to a number of holes allowed in the receive window.

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