Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Reexamination Certificate
2008-08-22
2009-08-04
Duncan, Marc (Department: 2113)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
C714S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07571345
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and program product logically divide a group of nodes and causes node pairs comprising a node from each section to communicate. Results from the communications may be analyzed to determine performance characteristics, such as bandwidth and proper connectivity.
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Archer Charles Jens
Pinnow Kurt Walter
Ratterman Joseph D.
Smith Brian Edward
Duncan Marc
International Business Machines - Corporation
Wood Herron & Evans LLP
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