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System and method for multiple backplane time synchronization

US8527803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2011
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for synchronizing multiple backplanes within an information handling system are disclosed. An information handling system includes a first controller that may be operable to generate a time command at a predetermined time interval. A backplane including a second controller is communicatively coupled to the first controller. The second controller may be operable to receive the time command from the first controller and calculate a skew for the time command based at least on a location of the backplane. The second controller may further be operable to adjust a time domain of the backplane based on the calculated skew for the time command to synchronize the backplane.

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