Information network virtual backplane
US7002961B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q3/0025
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A virtual backplane includes a plurality of interconnected physical backplanes. Cards in each backplane provide an interface to various computer elements. A data interconnect forms at least one group of interconnected cards, with at least one card in each backplane connected to at least one of the data interconnect groups. A management processor supplies routing information to the cards through a network.
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