A multi-bank global memory system (GMS) for use with a multiprocessor computer system having a global bus. The GMS includes up to four global memory cards (GMCs) connected to the global bus. The GMCs are independently accessed. Each of the GMCs includes a common interface for buffering memory accesses...http://www.google.ca/patents/US5463755?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5463755 - High-performance, multi-bank global memory card for multiprocessor systems