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Predictably defining input/output configurations for environments employing fabrics

US7149821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2003
Grant dateDec 12, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/102
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an environment employing a fabric, such as a cascading switch network, a predictable input/output (I/O) configuration is provided. The I/O configuration explicitly specifies the one or more peripheral units accessible by a program, such as an operating system. Other peripheral units not specified in the I/O configuration are not accessible, thus, providing a secure environment.

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