Intel Corporation
Trace network used as a configuration network

Abstract:

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a plurality of data routers to route data packets, wherein the plurality of data routers comprises: a first data router comprising a trace port, and a second data router coupled to a component; and one or more trace routers to route trace information of the apparatus, wherein a first trace router of the one or more trace routers is coupled to the trace port, and wherein the first trace router is to route configuration information from the component to the trace port, the configuration information to configure the trace port.