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Checkpointing for recovery of channels in a data processing system

US6687853B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2000
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1443
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, program product and apparatus for checkpointing for recovery of channels in a data processing system using a protocol which allows for multiplexing operations at the frame level and streaming of commands and data. For unsuccessful retries, the correct primary CCW address is reported back to software indicating the extent to which the channel completed modifying and accessing S/390 storage.

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