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Server and method of replacing a server in a network

US11463542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2020
Grant dateOct 4, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/60
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of replacing an original server in a network by a new server is disclosed. Each of the original server and the new server includes at least a baseboard management controller (BMC). The BMC can generate a set of data including at least one configuration data relating to a hardware of the original server. Further, the BMC of the original server can configure at least one hardware of the original server according to the set of data, the new server, and configure at least one hardware of the new server according to the set of data.

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