18501078. Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port
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Inventor(s)
Udaya Natarajan of El Dorado Hills CA (US)
Kannappan Rajaraman of Bangalore (IN)
Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18501078 titled 'Method, Apparatus, Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Bringing Up a Multi-Purpose Communication Port
The abstract describes an apparatus for managing a multi-purpose communication port during the boot phase, including determining the link type and performing link training based on the link type.
- Interface circuitry, machine-readable instructions, and processor circuitry are used in the apparatus.
- The machine-readable instructions are executed to determine the link type and perform link training on the multi-purpose communication port.
- If the link supports a higher link rate or number of lanes, a lower link rate or number of lanes is used for link training.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in various devices that require efficient communication ports. - It can be used in networking equipment, data storage systems, and other devices that rely on high-speed communication.
Problems Solved: - The technology addresses the need for optimizing link training on multi-purpose communication ports. - It ensures efficient communication and data transfer rates during the boot phase.
Benefits: - Improved performance and reliability of communication ports. - Enhanced data transfer speeds and efficiency. - Simplified management of communication links during boot phases.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Communication Port Management Technology This technology can have commercial applications in networking devices, data centers, and high-performance computing systems. It can improve the overall efficiency and speed of data transfer, leading to better performance in various industries.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to communication port management, link training, and boot phase optimization in networking and computing technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may find updated studies on communication port management, link training algorithms, and boot phase optimization techniques relevant to this technology.
Questions about Communication Port Management: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of communication ports during the boot phase? 2. What are the potential implications of using lower link rates or lanes for link training on multi-purpose communication ports?
Original Abstract Submitted
Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus for bringing up a multi-purpose communication port, the apparatus comprising interface circuitry, machine-readable instructions, and processor circuitry to execute the machine-readable instructions to determine, during a boot phase, a link type of a link to be established via the multi-purpose communication port, and perform, during the boot phase, link training on the multi-purpose communication port according to the link type, wherein, in case the link supports a first higher link rate or a first higher number of lanes, a second lower link rate or second lower number of lanes is used for link training on the multi-purpose communication port.
