Remote power control in multi-node, partitioned data processing system via network interface card
    1.
    发明专利
    Remote power control in multi-node, partitioned data processing system via network interface card 有权
    多节点远程功率控制,通过网络接口卡分配数据处理系统

    公开(公告)号:JP2005020728A

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-20

    申请号:JP2004170535

    申请日:2004-06-08

    CPC classification number: H04L12/12 G06F9/4416 H04L12/10 Y02D50/40 Y02D50/42

    Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and method for remote power control over a plurality of different nodes (each node including design of a traditional stand-alone SMP server) in a logically coherent data processing system.
    SOLUTION: The system may be partitioned into two or more static partitions. Remote power control for the entire partition is achieved using a modified wake-on-LAN (WOL) implementation in which partition management software configures magic packet filters on each NIC in the partition to enable remote, partition-wide restart using a magic packet recognized by all nodes or common for all nodes. In one embodiment, WOL filters of each NIC in the partition recognize and respond to magic packets directed to any of the NIC's in the partition. In another embodiment, the WOL filters of each NIC in the partition are modified to respond to a universal magic packet.
    COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

    Abstract translation: 要解决的问题:提供一种用于在逻辑上相干的数据处理系统中的多个不同节点(包括传统的独立的SMP服务器的设计的每个节点)上的远程功率控制的系统和方法。 解决方案:系统可以分为两个或更多个静态分区。 整个分区的远程电源控制使用修改后的LAN唤醒(WOL)实现,其中分区管理软件在分区中的每个NIC上配置魔术包过滤器,以使用由 所有节点或所有节点的公共节点。 在一个实施例中,分区中的每个NIC的WOL过滤器识别并响应指向分区中的任何NIC的魔术分组。 在另一个实施例中,分区中的每个NIC的WOL过滤器被修改以响应通用魔术分组。 版权所有(C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

    Method and system for secure computer system transfer

    公开(公告)号:GB2351821B

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-29

    申请号:GB0007190

    申请日:2000-03-27

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: Method and system aspects for securely transferring a computer system are described. A computer system is disabled at a shipping point via an RFID (radio frequency identification) interface and re-enabled at a receiving point via the RFID interface. Disabling the computer system includes selecting a boot password, writing the boot password to storage in the computer system via the RFID interface, and setting a disable bit in the storage via the, RFID interface. Re-enabling the computer system includes entering the boot password via the RFID interface and clearing the disable bit.

    6.
    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:DE69027164D1

    公开(公告)日:1996-07-04

    申请号:DE69027164

    申请日:1990-07-04

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for decreasing the memory requirements of BIOS in a personal computer system (10) includes storing a first portion of BIOS in memory and a second portion on a direct storage access device. The personal computer system (10) comprises a system processor (26), a random access main memory, a read only memory (36), and at least one direct access storage device (62,66). The read only memory (36) includes the first portion of BIOS and data representing the type of system processor (26) and system planar (24) I/O configuration. The first portion of BIOS only includes routines for initializing the system (10) and the direct access storage device (62,66) to read in a master boot record into the system (10) from the direct access storage device (62,66). The master boot record includes a data segment (122-138) and an executable code segment (120). The data segment (122-138) includes data representing system hardware and a system configuration which is supported by the master boot record. The first BIOS portion confirms the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware by verifying that the data from the data segment (122-138) of the master boot record agrees with the system processor (26), system planar (24), and planar (24) I/O configuration. If the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware, the first BIOS portion vectors the system processor (26) to execute the executable code segment (120) of the master boot record. The executable code segment (120) confirms that the system conf iguration has not changed and loads in the remaining BIOS portion from the direct access storage device (62,66) into random access memory (32) superseding the first BIOS portion. The executable code segment (120) then verifies the authenticity of the remaining BIOS portion and vectors the system processor (26) to begin executing the remaining BIOS now in random access memory (32). The remaining BIOS in main memory includes reusable routines for operating the system (10) in a normal manner.

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    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:DE69026451D1

    公开(公告)日:1996-05-15

    申请号:DE69026451

    申请日:1990-07-04

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading BIOS stored on a direct access storage device (62,66) into a personal computer system (10). The personal computer system (10) comprises a system processor (26), a system planar (24), a random access main memory, a read only memory (36), and at least one direct access storage device (62,66). The read only memory (36) includes a first portion of BIOS and data representing the type of system processor (26) and system planar (24) I/O configuration. The first portion of BIOS initializes the system (10) and the direct access storage device (62,66) to read in a master boot record into the system (10) from the direct access storage device (62,66). The master boot record includes a data segment (122-138) and an executable code segment (120). The data segment (122-138) includes data representing system hardware and a system (10) configuration which is supported by the master boot record. The first BIOS portion confirms the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware by verifying that the data from the data segment (122-138) of the master boot record agrees with the system processor (26), system planar (24), and planar I/O configuration. If the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware, the first BIOS portion vectors the system processor (26) to execute the executable code segment (120) of the master boot record. The executable code segment (120) confirms that the system configuration has not changed and loads in the remaining BIOS portion from the direct access storage device (62,66) into random access memory (32). The executable code segment (120) then verifies the authenticity of the remaining BIOS portion and vectors the system processor (26) to begin executing the BIOS now in random access memory (32). BIOS executing in random access memory (32) then boots up the operating system to begin operation of the personal computer system (10).

    9.
    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:AT136667T

    公开(公告)日:1996-04-15

    申请号:AT90307307

    申请日:1990-07-04

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading BIOS stored on a direct access storage device (62,66) into a personal computer system (10). The personal computer system (10) comprises a system processor (26), a system planar (24), a random access main memory, a read only memory (36), and at least one direct access storage device (62,66). The read only memory (36) includes a first portion of BIOS and data representing the type of system processor (26) and system planar (24) I/O configuration. The first portion of BIOS initializes the system (10) and the direct access storage device (62,66) to read in a master boot record into the system (10) from the direct access storage device (62,66). The master boot record includes a data segment (122-138) and an executable code segment (120). The data segment (122-138) includes data representing system hardware and a system (10) configuration which is supported by the master boot record. The first BIOS portion confirms the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware by verifying that the data from the data segment (122-138) of the master boot record agrees with the system processor (26), system planar (24), and planar I/O configuration. If the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware, the first BIOS portion vectors the system processor (26) to execute the executable code segment (120) of the master boot record. The executable code segment (120) confirms that the system configuration has not changed and loads in the remaining BIOS portion from the direct access storage device (62,66) into random access memory (32). The executable code segment (120) then verifies the authenticity of the remaining BIOS portion and vectors the system processor (26) to begin executing the BIOS now in random access memory (32). BIOS executing in random access memory (32) then boots up the operating system to begin operation of the personal computer system (10).

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    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:MX171879B

    公开(公告)日:1993-11-22

    申请号:MX2205990

    申请日:1990-08-22

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for protecting BIOS stored on a direct access storage device (62) into a personal computer system (10). The personal computer system (JO) comprises a system processor (26), a system planar (24), a random access main memory (32), a read only memory (36), a protection means and at least one direct access storage device (62). The read only memory (36) includes a first portion of BIOS and data representing the type of system processor (26) and system planar (24) I/O configuration. The first portion of BIOS initializes the system (10) and the direct access storage device (62), and resets the protection means in order to read in a master boot record into the random access memory (32) from a protectable partition on the direct access storage device (62). The master boot record includes a data segment and an executable code segment. The data segment includes data representing system hardware and a system configuration which is supported by the master boot record. The first BIOS portion confirms the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware by verifying that the data from the data segment of the master boot record agrees with the system processor (26), system planar (24), and planar (24) I/O configuration. If the master boot record is compatible with the system hardware, the first BIOS portion vectors the system processor (26) to execute the executable code segment of the master boot record. The executable code segment confirms that the system configuration has not changed and loads in the remaining BIOS portion from the same protectable partition on the direct access storage device (62) into random access memory (32). The executable code segment then verifies the authenticity of the remaining BIOS portion and vectors the system processor (26) to begin executing the BIOS now in random access memory. BIOS, executing in random access memory (32), then activates the protection means to prevent further access to the protectable partition. BIOS boots up the operating system to begin operation of the personal computer system.

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