摘要:
An entry level data processing system is expandable, with low overhead, by a factor of two to a partitionable upgraded data processing system. This entry level system includes: 1) one system bus, 2) a central processing module (CPM), an input/output module (IOM), and a system control module (SCM)--all of which have one system bus port coupled to the system bus, 3) a memory module coupled via a memory bus to the system control module, and 4) a system expansion interface through which the entry level system is expanded to the upgraded system. In one particular preferred embodiment, the system expansion interface consists of a) a first connector on the SCM for externally connecting to and communicating with the memory bus, b) a second connector on the SCM for externally connecting to and communicating with the system bus, and c) an extension of the system bus through a switch in the SCM and a third connector on the SCM for externally connecting to and communicating with the extended system bus. To expand the entry level system to the upgraded system, a duplicate copy of the entry level data processing system as recited in 1-4 above is added along with a respective three port bus expansion module (BEM) in each copy of the entry level data processing system. This BEM, in each particular entry level system, intercouples the first and second connectors on the SCM of that same system to the third connector on the SCM of the other entry level system.
摘要:
A VSLI chip is implemented with registers which log permanent and intermittent errors occurring within the chip as sensed by concurrent error detection circuitry (CED). If a fatal error is detected (one which would destroy the reliability of chip operations), then the chip is immobilized into a hold mode (freeze). Interrupts are signalled to a cooperating maintenance controller which can pass the error information to an external computer for display and for locating a faulty area.
摘要:
A diagnostic protocol and display system wherein the cable bus output of a computer to a printer is sensed to select coded error data out of the output stream in order to activate a visual display of coded error data for benefit of the human operator.