Patent ID: 6772369
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for observing data in a computing system, said method comprising:configuring a first path of communication between a first node of said system and a second node of said system, wherein said first path corresponds to normal operational data; configuring a second path between said first node and a third node of said system, wherein said second path corresponds to a non-critical path; configuring said first device to convey a first data stream via said first path and a second data stream via said second path; conveying a first data stream from said first device via said first path and a second data stream from said first device via said second data path; receiving said second data stream at said third node; wherein said non-critical path includes non-critical ports selected from the group consisting of: a disabled port, a replicated port, a dedicated monitor port, or an error correcting code (ECC) port.