Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring – Initializing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Cardone, Jason (Department: 2145)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
Initializing
Reexamination Certificate
active
10271641
ABSTRACT:
A server includes a processor, a memory, and a plurality of interfaces for outputting server status information. A LAN switch includes a first port configured to be coupled to a first LAN, a second port configured to be coupled to a second LAN, and a plurality of interface connection ports. Each interface connection port is configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of interfaces. The LAN switch is configured to selectively connect ports of the switch based on received boot progress information indicating a boot state of the server.
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Koehler Loren
Larson Thane M.
Olsen Calvin B.
Cardone Jason
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Nguyen Minh-Chau N.
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