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Backup backplane management control in a server rack system

US9804937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2015
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3062
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A server rack includes a rack management controller (RMC) configured to manage a first function and a backplane including a backplane controller (BPC). The BPC is configured to monitor the RMC, determine that the RMC is unavailable, and manage the first function, in response to determining that the RMC is unavailable.

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