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Apparatus and method for managing component identifiers in a data storage system

US7516250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2005
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/689
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method are disclosed for managing component identifiers in a data storage system. The apparatus includes a recognition module, a receiving module, a comparison module, and an update module. The recognition module recognizes newly installed components. The receiving module receives a component identifier stored on the newly installed component. The comparison module compares the identifier of the newly installed component with one or more component identifiers stored in a computer system memory. The update module updates the one or more component identifiers stored in the system memory based upon the identifier of the newly installed component.

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