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2005-02-25

2009-12-01

Baderman, Scott T (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S014000, C714S022000, C713S340000, C713S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07627774

ABSTRACT:
A system comprises plural electronic modules, at least one interconnect structure and plural power supplies. The electronic modules communicate over the interconnect structure. The system further comprises plural redundant manager modules to perform management tasks with respect to the at least one interconnect structure and the power supplies.

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