A method of interconnecting a new node into a cluster of other nodes. The new node broadcasts a configuration (DP) packet describing itself to the other nodes of the cluster. The other nodes then respond by setting up communications information enabling the new node to directly communicate with a monitor...http://www.google.de/patents/US20020075870?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020075870 - Method and apparatus for discovering computer systems in a distributed multi-system cluster
