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Method and apparatus for interfacing two remotely disposed devices coupled via a transmission medium

  • US 5,960,216 A
  • Filed: 02/15/1996
  • Issued: 09/28/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer system comprising:

  • a central processing unit (CPU);

    a first storage system that is coupled to the CPU so that the CPU can store information in the first storage system;

    a second storage system;

    a communication link coupling, via the first storage system, the second storage system to the CPU so that the CPU can store information in the second storage system, the communication link comprising a data communication line operable within a public communication network; and

    means for establishing communication between the first and second storage systems over the communication link in accordance with a communication protocol having fewer transactions per operation than the ESCON protocol.

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