1995-07-31
1999-03-09
Sheikh, Ayaz R.
G06F 1336
Patent
active
058812490
ABSTRACT:
A new I/O bus which may be used in constructing a multiple drive library computer system which is repairable while the system remains online. The I/O bus generally operates under a SCSI-type protocol. The bus comprises a primary I/O bus, and a plurality of secondary I/O buses, pigtailed to said primary bus. The pigtailed I/O buses are longer than the 100 mm stubs which are sanctioned under a SCSI protocol.
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Hewlett--Packard Company
Myers Paul R.
Sheikh Ayaz R.
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