A system and method for replacing file system processors, also known as hot swapping, is described. The system and method operate on a fault-tolerant network file system that includes a first file server that is operably connected to a network fabric and a second file server that is operably connected...http://www.google.com/patents/US20020194523?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020194523 - Replacing file system processors by hot swapping