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7370226 System and method for communicating a software-generated pulse waveform between two servers in a network  
A method of monitoring a status condition of a first server with a second server in a server network, and also providing synchronization and messaging between the two servers, the method including:...
7370225 System and method for communicating a software-generated pulse waveform between two servers in a network  
A method of monitoring a status condition of a first server with a second server in a server network, and also providing synchronization and messaging between the two servers, the method including:...
7328261 Distributed resource manager  
A distributed resource manager for managing resources among a plurality of networked computers, e.g., computer blades. The resource manager executes on two or more of the computers, e.g.,...
7263570 Method of providing an interface to a plurality of peripheral devices using bus adapter chips  
A method of electrically coupling a central processing unit (CPU) of a network server to a plurality of network interface modules. The method comprises providing each of the plurality of network...
7146447 System for facilitating the replacement or insertion of devices in a computer system through the use of a graphical user interface  
A computer software system is disclosed for facilitating a user's replacement or insertion of devices in a computer server network system. The system allows a user to swap or add peripheral devices...
7124207 I2O command and status batching  
A method and system for batching commands and status information between a host computer and an adapter installed on the host computer. The method for command batching includes the host storing...
7069368 System of co-located computers in a framework including removable function modules for adding modular functionality  
A system and method for configuring a system in which one or more centrally located computers are coupled to one or more human interfaces (HIs), and in which removable function modules are used to...
7065600 Method of providing an interface to a plurality of peripheral devices using bus adapter chips  
A method of electrically coupling a central processing unit (CPU) of a network server to a plurality of network interface modules. The method comprises providing each of the plurality of network...
7047298 Alarm server systems, apparatus, and processes  
A system and method to manage a network by monitoring an interface of the network. The system comprises a poller, a server, and a database. The poller checks the interface through a poller query...
7043748 Computer network comprising computing systems with remotely located human interfaces  
A computer network comprising a plurality of nodes, each coupled to a DTE device comprising a computing system and a remotely located human interface, which includes a display and at least one I/O...
7013336 Method and structure for efficiently retrieving status for SCSI accessed fault-tolerant enclosure (SAF-TE) systems  
A method for determining a change in the SAF-TE enclosure status and a change in the SAF-TE device slot status, each with a single issuance of one new command, replacing countless re-issuance of...
6895526 System and method for communicating a software-generated pulse waveform between two servers in a network  
A method of monitoring a status condition of a first server with a second server in a server network, and also providing synchronization and messaging between the two servers, the method including:...
6892311 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHUTTING DOWN A HOST AND STORAGE ENCLOSURE IF THE STATUS OF THE STORAGE ENCLOSURE IS IN A FIRST CONDITION AND IS DETERMINED THAT THE STORAGE ENCLOSURE INCLUDES A CRITICAL STORAGE VOLUME  
A method of shutting down an information handling system is disclosed. Power is provided to a storage enclosure that includes a first storage device, a first operating condition monitor, and a...
6886055 Computer on a card with a remote human interface  
A computing system in which a human interface (HI) is located remotely from a computer. The HI includes a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The computer includes a motherboard with CPU, memory, network...
6742069 Method of providing an interface to a plurality of peripheral devices using bus adapter chips  
A method of electrically coupling a central processing unit (CPU) of a network server to a plurality of network interface modules. The method comprises providing each of the plurality of network...
6735658 System and method for combining computer video and remote universal serial bus in an extended cable  
A system and method for operating a display device and one or more USB peripherals remotely from a host computer. The system may include a host computer, a display device, one or more USB compliant...
6711645 System for facilitating the replacement or insertion of devices in a computer system through the use of a graphical user interface  
A computer software system is disclosed for facilitating a user's replacement or insertion of devices in a computer server network system. The system allows a user to swap or add peripheral devices...
6708247 Extending universal serial bus to allow communication with USB devices at a remote location  
System and method for communicating data over a remote Universal Serial Bus (USB) which may be used in systems wherein a host computer communicates with one or more remote USB devices. A host...
6701453 System for clustering software applications  
A system for fault tolerant execution of an application program in a server network, which includes: a first server for executing the application program; a cluster network database, coupled to the...
6697963 Method of updating a system environmental setting  
A fault tolerant computer system for obtaining and displaying, or updating the status of server components through a remote interface and either a local or remote client machine without...
6681342 Diagnostic and managing distributed processor system  
A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer...
6604207 System architecture for remote access and control of environmental management  
A fault tolerant system by which individual components of a server are monitored and controlled through independent, programmable microcontrollers interconnected through a microcontroller network....
6598173 Method of remote access and control of environmental conditions  
A fault tolerant method by which individual components of a server are monitored and controlled through independent, programmable microcontrollers interconnected through a microcontroller network....
6526333 Computer fan speed control system method  
A cooling system for cooling components of a computer is provided. The cooling system includes a DC fan which operates at a speed which is substantially proportional to the voltage that is applied...
6523131 Method for communicating a software-generated pulse waveform between two servers in a network  
A method of monitoring a status condition of a first server with a second server in a server network, and also providing synchronization and messaging between the two servers, the method including:...
6499073 System using programmable processor for selectively enabling or disabling power to adapter in response to respective request signals  
A software architecture for the hot add and swap of adapters. The software architecture allows users to replace failed components, upgrade outdated components, and add new functionality, such as...
6484226 System and method for the add or swap of an adapter on an operating computer  
A software architecture for the hot add and swap of adapters. The software architecture allows users to replace failed components, upgrade outdated components, and add new functionality, such as...
6484225 Method and system for managing communications among computer devices  
A method and system for managing communications among computer devices without involving central processor units of computer systems when it is determined that involving a central processor unit is...
6421746 Method of data and interrupt posting for computer devices  
A method of monitoring issuance of interrupt and transaction commands without involving central processor units of computer systems. The method employs a fabric controller to manage transaction...
6418492 Method for computer implemented hot-swap and hot-add  
Apparatus and method is disclosed for providing hot-add and hot swap capability to a computer system with a processor, and a memory, connected to a system bus. The apparatus includes a first bus,...
6385666 Computer system having remotely located I/O devices where signals are encoded at the computer system through two encoders and decoded at I/O devices through two decoders  
A system comprise a computing system and a human interface located remotely from the computing system. The human interface may comprise a display device and an input/output (“I/O”) device. The...
6363497 System for clustering software applications  
A system for fault tolerant execution of an application program in a server network, which includes: a first server for executing the application program; a cluster network database, coupled to the...
6341322 Method for interfacing two buses  
A method and apparatus for interfacing buses includes a system interface processor coupled to a first bus and including a command register accessible via a second bus. A request buffer and a...
6338150 Diagnostic and managing distributed processor system  
A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer...
6332202 Method of remote access and control of environmental conditions  
A fault tolerant method by which individual components of a server are monitored and controlled through independent, programmable microcontrollers interconnected through a microcontroller network....
6330690 Method of resetting a server  
A fault tolerant method of resetting a server through either a local or remote client machine. The remote machine accesses the server by use of a dial-in modem connection, while the local machine...
6324608 Method for hot swapping of network components  
Methods of removing and replacing data processing circuitry are provided comprising removing a network interface module from the computer without powering down the computer and removing an...
6314525 Means for allowing two or more network interface controller cards to appear as one card to an operating system  
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for allowing a plurality of network interface controllers (NICs) to appear as a single NIC to an operating system. This method and apparatus...
6304929 Method for hot swapping a programmable adapter by using a programmable processor to selectively disabling and enabling power thereto upon receiving respective control signals  
A software architecture for the hot add and swap of adapters. The software architecture allows users to replace failed components, upgrade outdated components, and add new functionality, such as...
6298409 System for data and interrupt posting for computer devices  
A system for monitoring issuance of interrupt and transaction commands without involving central processor units of computer systems. The system employs a fabric controller to manage transaction...
6292905 Method for providing a fault tolerant network using distributed server processes to remap clustered network resources to other servers during server failure  
The method of the current invention provides a fault tolerant access to a network resource. A replicated network directory database operates in conjunction with server resident processes to remap a...
6282673 Method of recording information system events  
A method of recording events occurring in an information processing system in a memory unit. A system recorder is used as part of a server system which supports communication of digital information...
6272648 System for communicating a software-generated pulse waveform between two servers in a network  
A system for monitoring the status of a first server in a server network with a second server in the network, and also for providing synchronization and messaging capability between the two...
6269417 Method for determining and displaying the physical slot number of an expansion bus device  
A method for displaying the slot number and Hardware Instance Number (HIN) of devices attached to a Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) bus is disclosed. The method determines the slot numbers and...
6269412 Apparatus for recording information system events  
A system recorder for logging events occurring in an information processing system in a memory unit. The system recorder is part of a server system which supports communication of digital...
6266721 System architecture for remote access and control of environmental management  
A fault tolerant system by which individual components of a server are monitored and controlled through independent, programmable microcontrollers interconnected through a microcontroller network....
6263387 System for automatically configuring a server after hot add of a device  
A system for automatically configuring a computer system, after a device has been hot added to the computer system, which includes the following elements: a detection module which automatically...
6253334 Three bus server architecture with a legacy PCI bus and mirrored I/O PCI buses  
A fault-tolerant computer system includes a processor and a memory, connected to a system bus. The system includes at least two mirrored circuits, at least two mirrored IO devices, a detection...
6249885 Method for managing environmental conditions of a distributed processor system  
A network of microcontrollers for monitoring and diagnosing the environmental conditions of a computer is disclosed. The network of microcontrollers provides a management system by which computer...
6249834 System for expanding PCI bus loading capacity  
A system for expanding the loading capacity of a PCI bus in an information processing system having a multiple bus architecture. In one embodiment, the system comprises a processor-to-PCI bridge...
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