Abstract: A switch assembly for connecting computers to SCSI peripheral devices in order to pipe data directly from computer to peripheral devices without the use of LAN switches or NICs. The assembly comprises a crosspoint switch having a plurality of input terminals and a like plurality of output terminals. The assembly also includes a like plurality of connection ports; and a like plurality of interconnection device. Each interconnection device is connected between a corresponding connection port and a corresponding input terminal. Each interconnection device includes an SCSI control section connected to the corresponding connection port and a switch control section connected to the corresponding input terminal. Each interconnection device also includes a CPU, a table memory, a buffer memory and an internal system bus connected to both sections, both memories and said CPU.

Abstract: Apparatus adapted to interconnect first and second remotely disposed crosspoint switches utilizing first and second component assemblies, each first and second assembly being associated with a corresponding one of the first and second switches. Each assembly includes an internal system bus connected in bi-directional manner to switch control sections, a data multiplexer and de-multiplexer, and a CPU with watch dog timer, and further includes a routing table connected to said CPU and an optical transceiver connected to the multiplexer and de-multiplexer. An optical fiber transmission cable interconnects both optical transceivers.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring information in like digital format from a bidirectional peripheral component interconnect first bus to a network switch while eliminating use of network protocols.