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Virtual system configuration

US8135806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2006
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2027

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  • 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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