Parity-based vital product data backup
US8615680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2211/1061
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for maintaining vital product data (VPD) of each field replaceable unit (FRUs) in a computer system, the computer system including a first FRU and a second FRU operatively coupled with the first FRU. The method includes calculating a parity for the VPD of the second FRU, and upon detecting a failure of the second FRU, regenerating the VPD for the failed second FRU using the parity.
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