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Controller integration

  • US 9,256,560 B2
  • Filed: 01/14/2010
  • Issued: 02/09/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A data processing system comprising a central processing unit and a split network interface functionality, the split network interface functionality comprising:

  • a first sub-unit collocated with or part of the central processing unit and configured to partially form a series of network data packets for transmission to an endpoint of the network by generating data link layer information for each of those packets according to a data link layer protocol of the network; and

    a second sub-unit external to the central processing unit and coupled to the central processing unit via an interconnect having a data link layer protocol different from that of the network, the second sub-unit being configured to receive the partially formed network data packets and to physically signal the series of network data packets over the network using the data link layer information generated by the first sub-unit.

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