Non-disruptive power management indication method, system and apparatus for server
US7191347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/26
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention facilitates the management of blade server information handling systems by providing a non-disruptive indication signal for power management to a Management Module or similar. By providing said functionality and method, the power available to power the management module at a particular instance, in relationship to the power state of the chassis may be determined, such that power may be configured in a non-disruptive manner for the management module. Said functionality and method also provides for both the safe and efficient powering of a server from cold start or the hot-plugging of a management module into an active, powered chassis.
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