Patent ID: 6128690
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:an IOP for initiating a remote memory allocation operation in a remote computing device, the IOP further for performing an internal memory allocation in response to a remote memory allocation operation initiated by the remote computing device;a memory for storing data, the memory capable of being partitioned to allocate distinct portions of memory for use by the IOP and the remote computing device;a communication network interface for effectuating communication between the IOP and computing devices connected to a communication network, the communication network interface further for sending remote allocate messages, initiated by the IOP, to the remote computing devices and receiving remote allocate messages initiated and sent by the remote computing device;an allocation verification table for storing information identifying remote computing devices which are authorized to allocate portions of memory for use by the remote computing device; andan integrated real time operating system for controlling operation of the IOP.