Reducing power consumption in a logically partitioned data processing system with operating system call that indicates a selected processor is unneeded for a period of time
US7334142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing a set of processors. A call from an operating system is received. The call indicates that a selected processor in the set of processors is unneeded for a period of time. In response to receiving this call, the operation of the selected processor is altered to reduce power usage during the period of time.
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