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Method And Apparatus For Providing An Integrated Network Of Processors

  • US 20080071926A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2007
  • Published: 03/20/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A network of processing units, the network comprising:

  • a network processing unit (NPU);

    at least one virtual host that includes a central processing unit (CPU) executing an operating system; and

    a plurality of auxiliary processing units, wherein each of the auxiliary processing units is configured to bypass the operating system and communicate directly with the other auxiliary processing units via the NPU, and wherein each of the auxiliary processing units is perceived by the virtual host as a separate network appliance that provides both local access and remote access in a distributed computing environment.

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