US Patent:
20080114918, May 15, 2008
Inventors:
Ravi B. Bingi - Austin TX, US
Ranger H. Lam - Austin TX, US
Thomas Madaelil - Austin TX, US
Lloyd W. Gauthier - Austin TX, US
Brian E. Longhenry - Austin TX, US
Kristy M. Cates - Austin TX, US
Christopher E. Tressler - Austin TX, US
International Classification:
G06F 13/00
Abstract:
A method for providing multiple configurations for a computer system. The method provides interconnection of processor boards in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, a first plurality of processor boards are interconnected through a first backplane. In a second configuration, a second plurality of processor boards are interconnected through a second backplane. The first and second pluralities of processor boards are interchangeable with each other.