Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Intrasystem connection – Bus interface architecture
Reexamination Certificate
2001-06-18
2009-06-02
Auve, Glenn A (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Intrasystem connection
Bus interface architecture
C710S100000, C710S300000, C711S112000, C711S113000, C711S114000, C709S211000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07543100
ABSTRACT:
A node controller for a data storage system having at least one node provides access to a data storage facility. The node controller is distinct from a computer-memory complex of the node. The node controller provides overall control for transferring data through the node.
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Broniarczyk David J.
Cameron George R.
Price Jeffrey A.
Singhal Ashok
3Par, Inc.
Auve Glenn A
Hsia David C.
Patel Nimesh G
Patent Law Group LLP
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