Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring – Reconfiguring
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-27
2009-08-18
Etienne, Ario (Department: 2453)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
Reconfiguring
C709S203000, C709S220000, C709S222000, C709S227000, C712S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07577727
ABSTRACT:
According to the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided to allow dynamic multiple cluster system configuration changes. In one example, processors in the multiple cluster system share a virtual address space. Mechanisms for dynamically introducing and removing processors, I/O resources, and clusters are provided. The mechanisms can be implemented during reset or while a system is operating. Links can be dynamically enabled or disabled.
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Glasco David B.
Kota Rajesh
Newawarker Shashank
Prasadh Guru
Zeitler Carl
Etienne Ario
Nash Lashanya R
Newisys Inc.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
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