Field replaceable unit (FRU) identification system tool

US7168007B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Sun Microsystems Inc. · US

Inventors

• Raymond J. Gilstrap · Milpitas, US
• Steven E. Weiss · Waltham, US
• Gregory S. Jumper · Menlo Park, US
• Ira Weiny · Livermore, US
• Krishna Mohan · Hyderabad, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 14, 2003
• Grant date: Jan 23, 2007
• Expiry date: Jan 10, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/06
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes interfacing with a field replaceable unit (FRU) having a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The status data is extracted from the memory device. Repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit is received. The repair information is stored in the memory device. A system includes a field replaceable unit (FRU) and a FRU tool. The FRU includes a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The FRU tool is configured to interface with the FRU, extract the status data from the memory device, receive repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit, and store the repair information in the memory device.