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System for communicating data in a network using both a daisy chain link and separate broadcast links

  • US 5,761,433 A
  • Filed: 07/31/1996
  • Issued: 06/02/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for mirroring two file servers in a client/server network including a plurality of workstations connected in a chain beginning with a first workstation and ending with a last workstation, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) sequentially routing data issued by any of the workstations through the last workstation;

    b) broadcasting data sequentially routed through the last workstation to each of the file servers;

    c) generating the same data by each of the file servers; and

    d) broadcasting the generated data on separate broadcast channels to each of the workstations.

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