Virtual baseboard management controller
US9298524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2213/0058
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system firmware agent providing the capabilities of a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) from within System Management Mode (SMM) is discussed. A virtual BMC provides dedicated communication channels for system firmware, other BMCs in the platform and remote management agents. The virtual BMC may monitor the status of the system, record system events, and control the system state.
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