Dynamically updating alias location codes with correct location codes during concurrent installation of a component in a computer system
US8001287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
During an initial generation/assignment of location codes for field replaceable units (FRUs) that are and/or may be attached to the computer system, the service processor provides an alias location code for each FRU not currently attached. When the service processor later detects a concurrent install of the FRU, the service processor's firmware generates the correct location code from data retrieved from the FRU, and replaces the alias location code stored within the service processor's internal data structures with the correct location code. The firmware also forwards the correct location code back to a serviceability application, and the application utilizes the new location code in all remaining concurrent install commands to maintain a single, consistent view of the system.
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