Abstract: A horizontally scalable arrangement of computing and storage resources, including interconnections and interoperations, allowing configuration of various ratios of server capability to storage capability through a flexible and reconfigurable blade organization. External data communications are interfaced to two separate internal communications networks through a fixed set of switching resources, the switching resources being independent of the server and storage blades, one internal communications network for data flow to and from storage elements, and another internal network for data flow to and from server elements. Both internal networks are used for data flow between server and storage elements. The integrated switches reduce the number of cables in the system by providing aggregation and distribution of data.

Abstract: A central medical record repository for a managed health care organization accepts and stores medical record documents in any format from medical service providers. The repository then identifies the document using information automatically extracted from the document and stores the extracted data in a document database. The repository links the document to a patient by extracting from the document demographic data identifying the patient and matching it to data stored in a patient database. Data is extracted automatically from medical records containing "unstructured" or free-form text by identifying conventional organization components in the text and is organized by executing rules that extract data with the aid of such information. Documents for a patient are retrieved by identifying the patient using demographic data.