Method and apparatus for providing fault tolerance to memory

Details Method and apparatus for providing fault tolerance to memory Method and apparatus for providing fault tolerance to memory

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Maskulinski, Michael (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

Reexamination Certificate

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07149931

ABSTRACT:
A method and networking apparatus for providing fault tolerance to memory are disclosed. The networking apparatus contains a first memory for storing host/port relationships, a second memory for indicating the status of the first memory, and a processor coupled to the memories for manipulating the memories. Furthermore, the claimed invention may also include an optional third memory for serving as a secondary site for storing information regarding host/port relationships.

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