Patent ID: 7765347
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: G06F,G11B,H04L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A modular computer system comprising: a carrier; a plurality of information processing modules configured to be removably received by the carrier, each information processing module including a processor operable to provide information processing functions and a service controller operable to provide both management functions and a console function; and a service processor connectable via a respective management connection to the service controller of each received information processing module, wherein each management connection between the service processor and the service controller of each received information processing module is operable to carry both management signals and console signals; wherein the service processor includes a console concentrator and the received information processing modules include a plurality of consoles, wherein the console concentrator is configured to provide access for multiple users at a time to the plurality of consoles of the received information processing modules, wherein the console concentrator includes: