Abstract: A system and method of managing network connections using a link policy is disclosed. In one form, a network link management system can include a link control logic module operable to alter a first link data rate of a first link operable to communicate network traffic. The network link management system can also include a link manager coupled to the link control logic module. In one form, the link manager can be configured to initiate altering the first link data rate to a second link data rate value in response to a first link rate policy entry of the first link. The network link management system can also include a link rate policy accessible to the link manager and operable to store the link rate policy entry of the first link.

Abstract: A memory management unit (MMU) in an information handling system includes a translation module operable to receive a memory request identifying a memory address, and determine whether the identified memory address corresponds to a local memory resource associated with the information handling system or a remote memory resource coupled to the information handling system via a network. The MMU also includes at least one local memory access module operable to facilitate access to local memory resources if the memory address corresponds to a local memory resource, and at least one remote memory access module operable to facilitate access to remote memory resources via the network if the memory address corresponds to a remote memory resource.

Abstract: A system and method of limiting communication rates within packet-based communication networks are disclosed. In one form, a method of altering communication rates within a communication network can include monitoring a data rate of a first communication link within a network, and detecting a congestion of a first end point coupled to the first communication link. The method can also include identifying the first end point, and determining a desired data rate of the first communication link to effect the congestion. The method can further include communicating at least one null packet to the first end point to alter the data rate of the first communication link at the first end point.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sweeping seating areas is provided which enables the operator to stand substantially upright while directing a stream of air substantially horizontally along the floor supporting the seats. The apparatus includes a handle adapted for connection to a source of compressed air, a substantially elongated wand connected to the handle, and a nozzle which directs a stream of air along the floor substantially perpendicular to the wand. The nozzle is configured to intake additional air besides the compressed air supplied through the handle to provide increased air volume at pressures reduced from that supplied by the compressed air source. The method includes positioning the apparatus behind seats, particularly in stair-stepped stadium seating areas to provide a substantially horizontal air flow reaching into corners between the riser wall and landing of the seating area and around the bottoms of the seats.

Abstract: A data processing system (20) having programmable chip select signal negation. A user programmable "NEGATE EARLY" value generates a chip select negation one bus cycle before the end of a transaction, giving an external device additional time to disconnect from the current bus cycle before the start of the next bus cycle. Early negation of a chip select signal provides an efficient method of interface with slower devices while providing adding functionality to the chip select signal.