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Backplane interface adapter with error control and redundant fabric

  • US 7,995,580 B2
  • Filed: 03/09/2009
  • Issued: 08/09/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/17/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A network device comprising:

  • a plurality of blades, wherein each blade outputs serial data streams with control information;

    the plurality of blades comprising a source blade sending data to a receiving blade;

    wherein the receiving blade is configured to;

    monitor the data received at the receiving blade from the plurality of blades;

    detect a synchronization error for the source blade based on the amount of data monitored;

    send a first signal to a flow controller based on the synchronization error; and

    wherein the flow controller sends a second signal to the source blade indicating that an error has occurred.

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