Radial computer system and method
US6327143A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/183
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to computer systems and hardware, and in particular to a radial computer system, hardware for building a radial computer system and a method for building a radial computer system. According to one aspect of the invention, a clustering concept for a scalable computer system includes computer elements aligned by a joiner into an arc shaped configuration. The radial configuration of the cluster and associated hardware provide a computer system that reduces high speed cable lengths, provides additional connection points for the increased number of cable connections, provides electromagnetic interference shielding, and provides additional space for cooling hardware. These features result in an improved scalable computer system.
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