System and method for thresholding system power loss notifications in a data processing system based on current distribution network configuration
US7937602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/305
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Mechanisms for thresholding system power loss notifications in a data processing system are provided. Power loss detection modules are provided in a data processing system having one or more data processing devices, such as blades in an IBM BladeCenter® chassis. The power loss detection modules detect the type of infrastructure of the data processing system, a position of a corresponding data processing device within the data processing system, and a capability of the data processing system to provide power during a power loss scenario. The detection module detects various inputs identifying these types of data processing system and power system characteristics and provides logic for defining a set of behaviors during a power loss scenario, e.g., behaviors for sending system notifications of imminent power loss. The detection of the various inputs and the defining of a set of behaviors may be performed statically and/or dynamically.
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