Error recovery for data processing systems transferring message packets through communications adapters

A method and system are provided for error recovery in the process of message packet transfer using communications adapters connected between data processing nodes and a switched network. The communications adapter are provided with internal storage that is capable of storing specific information co...

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Main Authors BENDER CARL A, SALYER GREGORY, HOUSTON JOHN S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 14.04.2005
Edition7
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
ELECTRICITY
PHYSICS
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Summary:A method and system are provided for error recovery in the process of message packet transfer using communications adapters connected between data processing nodes and a switched network. The communications adapter are provided with internal storage that is capable of storing specific information concerning the failure of one or more message packet transfers. This storage may be queried from nodes external to the adapter to more precisely determine the error and to take corrective actions, where possible.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030685119