Method and apparatus for managing access to a service processor
US6938114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/522
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer implemented instructions for providing a plurality of terminals access to a service processor located within the data processing system. A first indication is returned if the service processor is unlocked in response to receiving a request from a terminal to provide a terminal within the plurality of terminals sole access to access the service processor. The service processor is locked to provide the terminal sole access to service processor in response to receiving a request to provide a terminal sole access to access the service processor. In response to receiving a request to provide a terminal sole access to access the service processor, a second indication is returned if the service processor is locked.
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