Remote host management over a network
US10146721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4027
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for management of a host computer that includes a management controller configured to carry out, independently of the host CPU, host management instructions contained in management packets compliant with a first data link protocol. The method includes receiving the management packets from a first network operating in accordance with the first data link protocol. The management packets are encapsulated in data packets compliant with a second data link protocol, different from the first data link protocol. The data packets are transmitted to a second network, operating in accordance with the second data link protocol. The transmitted data packets are received from the second network in a network interface controller (NIC), which is installed in the host computer and connected to the second network. The NIC decapsulates the management packets from the received data packets and passes the decapsulated management packets via a sideband connection to the management controller.
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