Small computer system with interface control and method of operating same
US6625676B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0689
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Diagnostic data in a sequential access Small Computer System Interface device is accessed by a first logical unit. A second logical unit is configurable to control a mode of operation of the first logical unit. The first unit Provides normal and/or backup functions while the second unit provides diagnostic/status functions or the second unit activates the first unit to be online or offline, depending on the first unit being commanded to perform the diagnostic function.
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