Server node with interated networking capabilities

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2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Pwu, Jeffrey (Department: 2152)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Multiple network interconnecting

C709S223000, C709S228000, C361S724000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09689218

ABSTRACT:
According to one aspect of the invention, a method and apparatus for a server node is disclosed. This server node consists of one or more processors. The processors are configured to perform server functions as well as switch and router functions including load balancing and fail-over. The server nodes also have a plurality of ports. These ports allow the server nodes to be connected combined to form blocks and networks as well as to provide connection to external networks. When a server node receives a request, it determines whether it can handle the request. If possible, the server node handles the request. If the server node cannot handle the request, it routes the request to a second, neighboring server node.

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