Method and apparatus for imparting fault tolerance in a...

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2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Iqbal, Naddem (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C370S217000

Reexamination Certificate

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06895528

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for imparting fault tolerance in a switch or the like, particularly in a fibre channel director switch employed in connection with storage area network.

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