Provided is a method and system for managing data processing rates at a network adapter using a temperature sensor. A temperature of a component in the adapter transmitting data over a network is measured. A rate at which data is processed in the adapter over the network is reduced in response to determining...http://www.google.com/patents/US7177778?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7177778 - Managing data processing rates at a network adapter using a temperature sensor