Virtual system configuration
US8135806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0895
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system and apparatus for decoupling devices in a network for use by a system-wide application. The invention includes accumulating configuration information for the network, wherein the network includes a plurality of units, and each of the units includes a processor and at least one switch device. The invention further includes analyzing the configuration information and determining a logical configuration for the network based on the analyzed configuration information. The invention further includes virtually attaching a remote switch device to the network.
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