Method, system and computer program product for data buffers partitioned from a cache array
US8250305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/2515
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and computer program products for data buffers partitioned from a cache array. An exemplary embodiment includes a method in a processor and for providing data buffers partitioned from a cache array, the method including clearing cache directories associated with the processor to an initial state, obtaining a selected directory state from a control register preloaded by the service processor, in response to the control register including the desired cache state, sending load commands with an address and data, loading cache lines and cache line directory entries into the cache and storing the specified data in the corresponding cache line.
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