Method and apparatus for handling nested faults

Details Method and apparatus for handling nested faults Method and apparatus for handling nested faults

2004-11-01

2009-12-29

Chu, Gabriel L (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

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C710S260000, C712S244000

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07640450

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and a method for handling nested faults including the steps of determining whether a fault is a first level fault, responding to a determination of a first level fault by saving a first amount of state sufficient to handle a first level fault, and responding to a determination of a nested fault by saving an additional amount of state before handling the fault.

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