公开(公告)号：US07421488B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US10640821

申请日：2003-08-14

Applicant: David Arlen Elko ,  Daniel H. Lepore ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Gregory Francis Pfister ,  Patrick John Sugrue

Inventor： David Arlen Elko ,  Daniel H. Lepore ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Gregory Francis Pfister ,  Patrick John Sugrue

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L41/082 ,  H04L41/044 ,  H04L41/046

Abstract: A method, system, and product in a data processing system are disclosed for providing centralized management of an INFINIBAND distributed system-area network that includes multiple end nodes. A manager application is established in one of the end nodes. An agent application is established in one or more end nodes. Each agent application is independent from the manager application. The manager application maintains a current list of active agent applications and uses the list to manage the agent applications in the end nodes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种数据处理系统中的方法，系统和产品，用于提供包含多个终端节点的INFINIBAND分布式系统区域网络的集中管理。 在一个终端节点上建立一个管理应用程序。 在一个或多个端节点中建立代理应用程序。 每个代理应用程序独立于管理器应用程序。 管理员应用程序维护活动代理应用程序的当前列表，并使用列表管理最终节点中的代理应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US20080178201A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US12055691

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Ronald Leroy Billau ,  Charles Scott Graham ,  Harvey Gene Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Lee Anton Sendelbach ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

Inventor： Ronald Leroy Billau ,  Charles Scott Graham ,  Harvey Gene Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Lee Anton Sendelbach ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077

Abstract: An I/O adapter sharing mechanism in a logically partitioned computer system allows sharing a network I/O adapter between logical partitions in an efficient manner. A first logical partition owns (or controls) the I/O adapter, and a second logical partition desires to use (or share) the I/O adapter. An I/O adapter device driver that includes a hardware interface is provided in the first logical partition. A virtual device driver is provided in the second logical partition that provides a set of functions that is at least partially defined by querying the I/O adapter device driver in the first logical partition. The I/O adapter sharing mechanism includes a transfer mechanism that allows data to be transferred directly from the virtual device driver in the second logical partition to the I/O adapter without passing through the I/O adapter device driver in the first logical partition.

Abstract translation: 逻辑分区计算机系统中的I / O适配器共享机制允许以有效的方式在逻辑分区之间共享网络I / O适配器。 第一个逻辑分区拥有（或控制）I / O适配器，第二个逻辑分区希望使用（或共享）I / O适配器。 在第一逻辑分区中提供包含硬件接口的I / O适配器设备驱动程序。 在第二逻辑分区中提供虚拟设备驱动器，其提供至少部分地通过查询第一逻辑分区中的I / O适配器设备驱动程序定义的一组功能。 I / O适配器共享机制包括传输机制，其允许将数据直接从第二逻辑分区中的虚拟设备驱动程序传送到I / O适配器，而不通过第一逻辑分区中的I / O适配器设备驱动程序。

公开(公告)号：US07146515B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10177415

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: Bradley Ryan Harrington ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Milton Devon Miller, II ,  Michael Anthony Perez ,  David Lee Randall ,  David R. Willoughby

Inventor： Bradley Ryan Harrington ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Milton Devon Miller, II ,  Michael Anthony Perez ,  David Lee Randall ,  David R. Willoughby

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077 ,  G06F9/4401 ,  G06F9/45558 ,  G06F2009/45575

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are disclosed for executing a reliable warm reboot of one of multiple partitions included in a logically partitioned data processing system. The data processing system includes partition hardware. A request to reboot a particular partition is received within the partition where the particular partition includes multiple processors. Prior to executing the reboot request, the partition hardware is set to a predetermined state. The reboot request is then executed within the particular partition. The predetermined state is preferably achieved by resetting the partition hardware to a predetermined state.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于执行逻辑分区数据处理系统中包括的多个分区之一的可靠的热重启。 数据处理系统包括分区硬件。 在特定分区包括多个处理器的分区内接收到重新启动特定分区的请求。 在执行重新启动请求之前，将分区硬件设置为预定状态。 然后在特定分区内执行重新启动请求。 优选地，通过将​​分区硬件重置为预定状态来实现预定状态。

公开(公告)号：US20060020943A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US10897332

申请日：2004-07-22

Applicant: David Boutcher ,  Charles Graham ,  Harvey Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

Inventor： David Boutcher ,  Charles Graham ,  Harvey Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077 ,  G06F8/656

Abstract: A hosting partition update mechanism allows updating the I/O capability of a logically-partitioned computer system in a way that minimally affects the performance and availability of I/O in the computer system. When an update is needed, a new hosting partition is created with the desired update(s). The I/O adapters in the current hosting partition are then migrated to the new hosting partition. The migration of an I/O adapter from the current hosting partition to the new hosting partition is relatively fast, thereby minimally impacting system performance and availability of I/O. Once all of the I/O adapters have been migrated to the new hosting partition, the current hosting partition may be kept as a backup, or may be eliminated. Providing a new or backup hosting partition allows updates to be performed in the new or backup hosting partition in a non-disruptive manner while the current hosting partition continues to service I/O requests.

Abstract translation: 主机分区更新机制允许以最小程度上影响计算机系统中I / O的性能和可用性的方式更新逻辑分区计算机系统的I / O能力。 当需要更新时，将创建一个新的托管分区，并具有所需的更新。 当前主机分区中的I / O适配器随后被迁移到新的主机分区。 将I / O适配器从当前主机分区迁移到新的主机分区相对较快，从而最小程度上影响了系统性能和I / O的可用性。 一旦所有的I / O适配器都已经迁移到新的主机分区，当前的主机分区可能会保留作为备份，或者可能被删除。 提供新的或备份的主机分区允许在新的或备份主机分区中以不间断的方式执行更新，同时当前的主机分区继续维护I / O请求。

公开(公告)号：US06944854B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US09726290

申请日：2000-11-30

Applicant: Kevin Gene Kehne ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Jayeshkumar M. Patel ,  Kasturi Patel

Inventor： Kevin Gene Kehne ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Jayeshkumar M. Patel ,  Kasturi Patel

IPC: G06F9/445 ,  G06F11/14 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F11/1433 ,  G06F8/65

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program for updating firmware in a data processing system as a background operation allowing a user to utilize the computer for other purposes during the update process is provided. In one embodiment, after an operating system has been loaded and control has been transferred from the service processor to the host, the service processor determines whether the level of a firmware copy on a system component, such as an SPCN card, matches the current level of firmware stored on a non-volatile memory accessible to the service processor. If the level of the firmware copy in the component is different from the current level, the service processor transfers the current level of firmware from the non-volatile memory accessible to the service processor to the system component.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在数据处理系统中更新固件的方法，系统和计算机程序，作为允许用户在更新过程期间将计算机用于其他目的的后台操作。 在一个实施例中，在操作系统被加载并且控制已经从服务处理器传送到主机之后，服务处理器确定诸如SPCN卡的系统组件上的固件拷贝的级别是否与当前级别匹配 存储在服务处理器可访问的非易失性存储器上的固件。 如果组件中的固件副本级别与当前级别不同，则服务处理器将当前级别的固件从服务处理器可访问的非易失性存储器传输到系统组件。

公开(公告)号：US06629252B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09428405

申请日：1999-10-28

Applicant: Ghadir Robert Gholami ,  Chetan Mehta ,  John Daniel Upton

Inventor： Ghadir Robert Gholami ,  Chetan Mehta ,  John Daniel Upton

IPC: G06F1342

CPC classification number: G06F9/4812 ,  G06F13/24

Abstract: A method and system for servicing an interrupt is presented. An interrupt handler associated with a detected interrupt is invoked, and a determination is made as to whether to instantiate a delay before further servicing of the detected interrupt. If a delay is neccesary before the detected may be fully serviced, a delay counter is initialized to a first predetermined value. The interrupt handler then exits without fully servicing the detected interrupt. During subsequent invocations, the interrupt handler decrements the delay counter and checks whether the delay counter has reached a second predetermined value. The interrupt handler is repeatedly invoked while the interrupt remains pending and while the delay counter does not equal the second predetermined value, the interrupt handler may then fully service the interrupt and clear the interrupt.

Abstract translation: 介绍了一种用于维护中断的方法和系统。 调用与检测到的中断相关联的中断处理程序，并且确定是否在检测到的中断的进一步服务之前实例化延迟。 如果在检测到的可能被完全服务之前需要延迟，则将延迟计数器初始化为第一预定值。 然后中断处理程序退出而不完全检查检测到的中断。 在随后的调用期间，中断处理器递减延迟计数器并检查延迟计数器是否已达到第二预定值。 中断处理程序在中断保持挂起的同时被重复调用，而延迟计数器不等于第二个预定值，则中断处理程序可以完全服务中断并清除中断。

公开(公告)号：US06564348B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09434874

申请日：1999-11-04

Applicant: Michael Anton Barenys ,  Joel Gerald Goodwin ,  Michael Youhour Lim ,  Chetan Mehta

Inventor： Michael Anton Barenys ,  Joel Gerald Goodwin ,  Michael Youhour Lim ,  Chetan Mehta

IPC: G01R3128

CPC classification number: G06F11/2284 ,  G06F11/27

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and using chipset built-in self-test (BIST) signatures is provided. A BIST for a chip in a data processing system may be initiated by a power-on-reset in the data processing system. The BIST signature generated during the BIST is compared with a predetermined BIST signature stored in a vital products data (VPD) module associated with the chip is read. A difference between the generated BIST signature and the predetermined BIST signature is then reported.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于存储和使用芯片组内置自检（BIST）签名的方法和装置。 用于数据处理系统中的芯片的BIST可以通过数据处理系统中的上电复位来启动。 在BIST期间生成的BIST签名与存储在与芯片相关联的重要产品数据（VPD）模块中的预定BIST签名进行比较。 然后报告生成的BIST签名与预定的BIST签名之间的差异。

公开(公告)号：US08201190B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12055691

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Ronald Leroy Billau ,  Charles Scott Graham ,  Harvey Gene Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Lee Anton Sendelback ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

Inventor： Ronald Leroy Billau ,  Charles Scott Graham ,  Harvey Gene Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Lee Anton Sendelback ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077

Abstract: An I/O adapter sharing mechanism in a logically partitioned computer system allows sharing a network I/O adapter between logical partitions in an efficient manner. A first logical partition owns (or controls) the I/O adapter, and a second logical partition desires to use (or share) the I/O adapter. An I/O adapter device driver that includes a hardware interface is provided in the first logical partition. A virtual device driver is provided in the second logical partition that provides a set of functions that is at least partially defined by querying the I/O adapter device driver in the first logical partition. The I/O adapter sharing mechanism includes a transfer mechanism that allows data to be transferred directly from the virtual device driver in the second logical partition to the I/O adapter without passing through the I/O adapter device driver in the first logical partition.

Abstract translation: 逻辑分区计算机系统中的I / O适配器共享机制允许以有效的方式在逻辑分区之间共享网络I / O适配器。 第一个逻辑分区拥有（或控制）I / O适配器，第二个逻辑分区希望使用（或共享）I / O适配器。 在第一逻辑分区中提供包含硬件接口的I / O适配器设备驱动程序。 在第二逻辑分区中提供虚拟设备驱动器，其提供至少部分地通过查询第一逻辑分区中的I / O适配器设备驱动程序定义的一组功能。 I / O适配器共享机制包括传输机制，其允许将数据直接从第二逻辑分区中的虚拟设备驱动程序传送到I / O适配器，而不通过第一逻辑分区中的I / O适配器设备驱动程序。

公开(公告)号：US07530071B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US10830350

申请日：2004-04-22

Applicant: Ronald L. Billau ,  Charles S. Graham ,  Harvey G. Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

Inventor： Ronald L. Billau ,  Charles S. Graham ,  Harvey G. Kiel ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Jaya Srikrishnan

IPC: G06F9/46 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/5072

Abstract: At least one input/output (I/O) firmware partition is provided in a partitioned environment to facilitate access to I/O resources owned by the at least one I/O firmware partition. The I/O resources of an I/O firmware partition are shared by one or more other partitions of the environment, referred to as consumer partitions. The consumer partitions use the I/O firmware partition to access the I/O resources. Since the I/O firmware partitions are responsible for providing access to the I/O resources owned by those partitions, the consumer partitions are relieved of this task, reducing complexity and costs in the consumer partitions.

Abstract translation: 在分区环境中提供至少一个输入/输出（I / O）固件分区，以便于访问至少一个I / O固件分区拥有的I / O资源。 I / O固件分区的I / O资源由环境的一个或多个其他分区共享，称为消费者分区。 消费者分区使用I / O固件分区来访问I / O资源。 由于I / O固件分区负责提供对这些分区所拥有的I / O资源的访问，所以消费者分区可以免除此任务，从而降低了消费者分区中的复杂性和成本。

公开(公告)号：US20080080384A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11537823

申请日：2006-10-02

Applicant: Mark G. Atkins ,  Michal B. Cohen ,  John W. Doxtader ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Patrick J. Sugrue

Inventor： Mark G. Atkins ,  Michal B. Cohen ,  John W. Doxtader ,  Chetan Mehta ,  Patrick J. Sugrue

IPC: H04J1/16

CPC classification number: H04L41/0631 ,  H04L41/0659

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for detecting errors on a network. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a network error manager retrieves a network topology from a master subnet manager, wherein the network includes a collection of devices coupled by a first interconnect type. When a connectivity failure is detected in the first interconnect type, the network error manager receives from the master subnet manager at least one event notification via a second interconnect type. An error log analysis component identifies at least one device among the collection of devices as a possible cause of the connectivity failure in the first interconnect type. The network error manager retrieves events from at least one device among the collection of devices that can influence a state of the first interconnect type.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测网络上的错误的系统，方法和计算机可读介质。 根据本发明的优选实施例，网络错误管理器从主子网管理器检索网络拓扑，其中网络包括通过第一互连类型耦合的设备的集合。 当在第一互连类型中检测到连接故障时，网络错误管理器经由第二互连类型从主子网管理器接收至少一个事件通知。 错误日志分析组件将设备集合中的至少一个设备识别为第一互连类型中的连接故障的可能原因。 网络错误管理器从可以影响第一互连类型的状态的设备集合中的至少一个设备检索事件。