Accession Number:

AD0748028

Title:

A Study of Fault-Tolerant Computing

Descriptive Note:

Semi-Annual technical progress rept. no. 1, 12 Jan-1 Aug 1972

Corporate Author:

STANFORD RESEARCH INST MENLO PARK CA

Personal Author(s):

• Neumann, Peter G.
• Goldberg, Jack
• Levitt, Karl N.
• Wensley, John H.

Report Date:

1972-08-25

Pagination or Media Count:

59.0

Abstract:

The report describes technical progress in the first half year of a study of fault-tolerant computing. Steps toward the development of economical fault tolerance and high availability are discussed. Appendices contain a survey of various existing systems and system designs, as well as a paper on a hierarchical framework for fault-tolerant computing systems.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTERS
• *DATA PROCESSING
• FAILURE
• FAILURE(ELECTRONICS)
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• LOGIC CIRCUITS
• MAINTENANCE
• RELIABILITY(ELECTRONICS)
• TRANSIENTS

Subject Categories:

• Computer Hardware

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE