Patent Number:
8,793,414
Title:
Status information saving among multiple computers
Abstract:
Provided are techniques for status information saving among multiple computers. In one embodiment, a selected computer is operated using a plurality of input/output devices over switched input/output signal paths passing through a KVM (keyboard video mouse) switch positioned between the selected computer and the plurality of input/output devices. Status data is carried over signal paths passing through the KVM switch wherein the status data represents status information for a plurality of computers connected to the KVM switch. The status data passing through the KVM switch is stored in a memory coupled to the KVM switch. Other embodiments are described and claimed. Other embodiments are contemplated, depending upon the particular application.
Inventors:
Batish; Arun (Beaverton, OR), Ly; Phong Doan (Beaverton, OR), Myers; Jason Charles (Beaverton, OR), Mysore; Sham (Beaverton, OR), Vu; Paul (Beaverton, OR)
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
International Classification:
G06F 13/38 (20060101); G06F 15/16 (20060101)
Expiration Date:
7/29/12018