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Method and apparatus for enabling data paths on a remote bus

  • US 5,655,112 A
  • Filed: 09/09/1994
  • Issued: 08/05/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for a bus enabler to enable data paths on a data processing system including a processor coupled to the bus enabler by a first bus, and a first processing means coupled to a second processing means by a remote bus, comprising the steps of:

  • a) receiving a request from the processor across the first bus to enable a data path on the remote bus between the first processing means and the second processing means, said remote bus not being directly connected to said processor, said first and second processing means being directly connected to the remote bus, and said data path not including the first bus;

    b) determining whether the remote bus can handle the requested data path; and

    c) enabling the data path on the remote bus if the remote bus can handle the requested data path.

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