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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 22, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2010
William J. Armstrong, Rochester, MN (US);
Josep Cors, Rochester, MN (US);
David R. Engebretsen, Cannon Falls, MN (US);
Jeffrey J. Lynch, Apex, NC (US);
William J. Armstrong, Rochester, MN (US);
Josep Cors, Rochester, MN (US);
David R. Engebretsen, Cannon Falls, MN (US);
Jeffrey J. Lynch, Apex, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods to remotely configure adapters are described. A particular method may include generating a management frame at a controlling bridge. The management frame may include instructions to configure an operating parameter of the adapter. The management frame may be communicated to a bridge element of a plurality of interconnected bridge elements in communication with the controlling bridge. The bridge element may be coupled to the adapter, and the operating parameter of the adapter may be configured.