Distributed intelligent platform management interface (D-IPMI) system and method thereof
US9811481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4068
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Certain aspects direct a distributed Intelligent Platform Management Interface (D-IPMI) system. The system includes a computing device and a distributed management device. The distributed management device includes a first management device and at least one second management device physically separated from each other. A stack interface connects the first management device and the second management device to perform an internal communication between the first management device and the second management device. The first management device may be used to perform time critical functions related to the computing device, and the second management device may be used to perform non-critical functions. For example, the first management device may perform system power control of the computing device, monitor system components and obtaining system information of the computing device, and perform system communication with the computing device. The second management device may perform an external communication through the external interface.
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