Patent ID: 8996764
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for transmitting a plurality of data packets between a switching module and a server of a server system, the method comprising: controlling transmission of the plurality of data packets during a first time period such that during the first time period, data packets of the plurality of data packets are prevented from being transmitted between the server and the switching module; controlling transmission of the plurality of data packets during a second time period such that during the second time period, data packets of the first plurality of data packets are permitted to be transmitted between the server and the switching module, wherein a duty cycle corresponds to a ratio of (i) a duration of the second time period, and (ii) a sum of (a) a duration of the first time period and (b) a duration of the second time period; and based on a load factor of the switching module, controlling the duty cycle by dynamically varying the first time period and the second time period.