System and method for a hierarchical system management architecture of a highly scalable computing system
US6845410B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3058
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular computer system includes at least two processing functional modules each including a processing unit adapted to process data and adapted to input/output data to other functional modules through at least two ports with each port including a plurality of data lines. At least one routing functional module is adapted to route data and adapted to input/output data to other functional modules through at least two ports with each port including a plurality of data lines. At least one input or output functional module is adapted to input or output data and adapted to input/output data to other functional modules through at least one port including a plurality of data lines. Each processing, routing and input or output functional module includes a local controller adapted to control the local operation of the associated functional module, wherein the local controller is adapted to input and output control information over control lines connected to the respective ports of its functional module. At least one system controller functional module is adapted to communicate with one or more local controllers and provide control at a level above the local controllers. Each of the functio…
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