A modular input-output subsystem for a supercomputer is disclosed. Peripheral devices are coupled to the system through channel adaptor interfaces, while communication with the CPU is through high speed data channels. A memory buffer is provided to buffer data transfers between the peripherals and the...http://www.google.de/patents/US5347637?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5347637 - Modular input/output system for supercomputers
