Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer-to-computer data routing
Reexamination Certificate
2002-11-19
2009-08-18
Vaughn, Jr., William C (Department: 2444)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer-to-computer data routing
C709S201000, C709S218000, C714S031000, C714S023000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07577755
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for improving the distribution of system management signals within a computer system complex. Mechanisms are provided for transmission both within a box and between computer system boxes. Local routing tables and general routing tables allow the distribution of system management signals precisely to resources associated with particular partitions. Signals are sequenced to put resources associated with one or more boxes in the appropriate states. The distribution of signals between boxes in the computer system complex can be accomplished without the use of a dedicated wire.
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Glasco David Brian
Kota Rajesh
Kulpa William G.
Oehler Richard R.
Prasadh Guru
Bayard Djenane M
Newisys Inc.
Vaughn, Jr. William C
Weaver, Austin, Villeneuve & Sampson, Inc.
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