System and method for power management in a computer system having multiple power grids
US7036035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for power management in a computer system having multiple power grids is disclosed. The system includes a service structure operable in conjunction with an operating system (OS) instance executed on the computer system. At least one uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and at least one alternative source of power provide power to the multiple power grids. Where an UPS sends a loss of power notification to the service structure, the service structure is operable to maintain power supply to the grids from an available alternative source of power.
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