Methods and apparatus for managing temporary capacity in a computer system
US7146496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/5044
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for activating a set of previously inactive components in a computer system is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request for activating the set of previously inactive components and ascertaining whether there exists a first right for activating the set of previously inactive components. The method further includes activating the set of previously inactive components in accordance with the first right if the first right exists. The method additionally includes ascertaining, if there is no first right for activating the previously inactive component, whether there exists temporary capacity availability adequate to support the activating the set of previously inactive components, the temporary capacity availability being tracked at the computer system and representing a duration that a component having the same type as components in the set of previously inactive components can be activated in the absence of the first right for activating the set of previously inactive components. The method also includes activating the set of previously active components if the temporary capacity availability adequate to support activating the set of previously inactive components e…
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