Retrieving console messages after device failure

    公开(公告)号:US09712382B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-18

    申请号:US14524973

    申请日:2014-10-27

    Inventor: Chin-Fu Tsai

    CPC classification number: H04L41/069 G06F11/0745 G06F11/0787

    Abstract: A service controller of a computing device can store console messages so that an external management device can retrieve the console messages after a malfunction or crash of the computing device. For example, the service controller can be configured to redirect serial output (e.g., console messages, system log messages, system error message, etc.) to a network interface controller for transmission over a network connection. The service controller can be configured to store the console messages in non-volatile memory of the service controller. The service controller can receive a request for the stored console messages and transmit the stored console messages to an external device.

    Out-of band network port status detection
    2.
    发明授权
    Out-of band network port status detection 有权
    带外网络端口状态检测

    公开(公告)号:US09525608B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14630675

    申请日:2015-02-25

    CPC classification number: H04L43/0811 H04L29/08072 H04L43/06

    Abstract: A device for out-of-band network port status detection includes a management controller (MC), a network interface controller (NIC) with a PHY and a link indicator, an electrical connection coupling the link indicator to an input pin of the MC, and at least one processor. The MC monitors a status of the link indicator and the at least one processor is configured for reporting the status of the link indicator to a user of the apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 用于带外网络端口状态检测的设备包括管理控制器(MC),具有PHY和链路指示器的网络接口控制器(NIC),将链路指示器耦合到MC的输入引脚的电连接, 和至少一个处理器。 MC监视链路指示符的状态,并且至少一个处理器被配置为将链路指示符的状态报告给设备的用户。

    Out-of-band retrieval of network interface controller information

    公开(公告)号:US09921852B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-20

    申请号:US14674136

    申请日:2015-03-31

    Abstract: In some implementations, network interface controller (NIC) configuration information can be obtained from a NIC prior to booting up an operating system. For example, a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) can obtain the NIC configuration information from the NIC during the execution of a system check (e.g., Power-On Self-Test). A system controller can receive the NIC configuration information from the BIOS. The system controller can store the NIC configuration information in memory associated with the system controller. A management system can request the NIC configuration information from the system controller using an out-of-band communication channel. For example, the management system can send the request for NIC configuration information to the system controller prior to powering on a server using a dedicated network interface of the system controller.

    Smoke detection mechanism
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09728058B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-08

    申请号:US14953790

    申请日:2015-11-30

    CPC classification number: G08B17/10 G06F9/442 G06F11/3058 G08B25/08

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for detecting smoke in a computer system. The system detects smoke via a first smoke detector located at an airflow inlet of the system or a second smoke detector located at an airflow outlet of the system. Next, the system determines whether the smoke originates from inside of the system or outside of the system to yield a determination of an originating location of the smoke. Based on the determination of the originating location of the smoke, the system then generates a response to the smoke.

    OUT-OF-BAND NETWORK PORT STATUS DETECTION
    6.
    发明申请
    OUT-OF-BAND NETWORK PORT STATUS DETECTION 有权
    带外网状态检测

    公开(公告)号:US20160248648A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-25

    申请号:US14630675

    申请日:2015-02-25

    CPC classification number: H04L43/0811 H04L29/08072 H04L43/06

    Abstract: A device for out-of-band network port status detection includes a management controller (MC), a network interface controller (NIC) with a PHY and a link indicator, an electrical connection coupling the link indicator to an input pin of the MC, and at least one processor. The MC monitors a status of the link indicator and the at least one processor is configured for reporting the status of the link indicator to a user of the apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 用于带外网络端口状态检测的设备包括管理控制器(MC),具有PHY和链路指示器的网络接口控制器(NIC),将链路指示器耦合到MC的输入引脚的电连接, 和至少一个处理器。 MC监视链路指示符的状态,并且至少一个处理器被配置为将链路指示符的状态报告给设备的用户。

    Virtual chassis management controller

    公开(公告)号:US10402207B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US15184587

    申请日:2016-06-16

    Abstract: A system for chassis management includes a plurality of motherboards of a chassis, a plurality of baseboard management controllers (BMCs), and at least one chassis level component. Each of the plurality of BMCs is associated with one of the plurality of motherboards. The plurality of BMCs are interconnected via a first communication bus. The plurality of BMCs and the at least one chassis level component are interconnected via a second communication bus. One BMC of the plurality of BMCs is configured to operate as a virtual chassis management controller (VCMC) for the chassis. The VCMC is configured to exchange data with other BMCs of the plurality of BMCs over the first communication bus and manage the at least one chassis level component over the second communication bus.

    Out-of band configuration of IP addresses
    8.
    发明授权
    Out-of band configuration of IP addresses 有权
    IP地址的带外配置

    公开(公告)号:US09544267B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-10

    申请号:US14537342

    申请日:2014-11-10

    CPC classification number: H04L61/2007 H04L41/0806 H04L67/303

    Abstract: In some implementations, an IP address can be configured for a computing device using an out-of-band communication channel. For example, a system administrator can configure a system controller (e.g., baseband management controller) with an IP address using an out-of-band communication channel. In some implementations, the system controller can be configured with the IP address when the computing device is powered down. The system controller can store the IP address in memory associated with the system controller. In some implementations, an operating system of the computing device can be configured with an agent (e.g., process, application, utility) that will request the IP address from the system controller and configure the computing device to use the IP address. For example, the operating system agent can use various operating system commands to configure the IP address for the computing device based on the IP address received from the system controller.

    Abstract translation: 在一些实现中,可以使用带外通信信道为计算设备配置IP地址。 例如,系统管理员可以使用带外通信信道来配置具有IP地址的系统控制器(例如,基带管理控制器)。 在一些实现中,当计算设备断电时,系统控制器可以配置有IP地址。 系统控制器可以将IP地址存储在与系统控制器相关的存储器中。 在一些实现中,可以使用将从系统控制器请求IP地址并且将计算设备配置为使用IP地址的代理(例如,进程,应用程序,实用程序)配置计算设备的操作系统。 例如,操作系统代理可以使用各种操作系统命令根据从系统控制器接收到的IP地址来配置计算设备的IP地址。

    OUT-OF-BAND RETRIEVAL OF NETWORK INTERFACE CONTROLLER INFORMATION
    9.
    发明申请
    OUT-OF-BAND RETRIEVAL OF NETWORK INTERFACE CONTROLLER INFORMATION 有权
    网络接口控制器信息的带外检索

    公开(公告)号:US20160026477A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14674136

    申请日:2015-03-31

    Abstract: In some implementations, network interface controller (NIC) configuration information can be obtained from a NIC prior to booting up an operating system. For example, a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) can obtain the NIC configuration information from the NIC during the execution of a system check (e.g., Power-On Self-Test). A system controller can receive the NIC configuration information from the BIOS. The system controller can store the NIC configuration information in memory associated with the system controller. A management system can request the NIC configuration information from the system controller using an out-of-band communication channel. For example, the management system can send the request for NIC configuration information to the system controller prior to powering on a server using a dedicated network interface of the system controller.

    Abstract translation: 在一些实现中,可以在引导操作系统之前从NIC获得网络接口控制器(NIC)配置信息。 例如,基本输入输出系统(BIOS)可以在执行系统检查(例如开机自检)期间从NIC获取NIC配置信息。 系统控制器可以从BIOS接收NIC配置信息。 系统控制器可以将NIC配置信息存储在与系统控制器相关的存储器中。 管理系统可以使用带外通信信道从系统控制器请求NIC配置信息。 例如,在使用系统控制器的专用网络接口上电服务器之前,管理系统可以将NIC配置信息的请求发送到系统控制器。

    Preventing device power on after unrecoverable error
    10.
    发明授权
    Preventing device power on after unrecoverable error 有权
    在不可恢复的错误后防止设备上电

    公开(公告)号:US09110805B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-18

    申请号:US14524874

    申请日:2014-10-27

    Inventor: Chin-Fu Tsai

    Abstract: In some implementations, a system controller of a computing device can be configured to receive a power-on signal and prevent the computing device from providing power to components of the computing device. In some implementations, upon receiving a power-on signal, the system controller can retrieve fault data from a power supply unit. The fault data can be analyzed to determine whether the power supply unit detected an unrecoverable failure. When an unrecoverable failure is detected, the system controller can prevent the power supply unit from providing power to other components of the computing device. In some implementations, an unrecoverable failure can be detected when the fault data indicates that an overcurrent, an overvoltage, or an over-temperature fault has occurred.

    Abstract translation: 在一些实现中,计算设备的系统控制器可以被配置为接收加电信号并阻止计算设备向计算设备的组件提供电力。 在一些实现中,在接收到通电信号时,系统控制器可从电源单元检索故障数据。 可以分析故障数据,以确定电源单元是否检测到不可恢复的故障。 当检测到不可恢复的故障时,系统控制器可以防止电源单元向计算设备的其他部件供电。 在一些实施方案中,当故障数据指示已经发生过电流,过电压或过温故障时,可以检测到不可恢复的故障。

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