Abstract:
A logical partition (LPAR) computer system for managing partition configuration data is disclosed, which includes a nonvolatile memory, and a plurality of logical partitions, each running independently from the other logical partitions. The system also includes a console coupled to the computer system for accepting logical partition configuration data input by an operator. The configuration data entered by the operator specifies the processors, I/O, and memory allocated to each logical partition defined for the system. The system further includes a set of tables maintained in the nonvolatile memory for storing the logical partition configuration data, such that the logical partition configuration data is persistent across system power cycles.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method, system and apparatus for dynamically reconfigurating partitions of a partitioned computer system. SOLUTION: A user can indicate a plurality of resources relating to a reconfiguration of partitions. However, the partitions are actually and automatically reconfigured one resource at a time. If one of the resources is a memory, then the memory is allocated to the partition or de-allocated from the partition one logical memory block at a time. While reconfiguring partitions, resources may be removed, added or moved from one partition to another. Moving resources from one partition to another entails removing the resources from one partition and adding the resources to the other partition. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a system for providing a computer system having a plurality of logical partitions with a virtual terminal. SOLUTION: The computer system is coupled to an external display device through a single communication interface. The method and system include allowing the logical partitions to share the communication interface by multiplexing communication to the display device for each of the logical partitions over the communication interface. Windows are displayed on the display device for each of the logical partitions, and the communication from each of the logical partitions is then routed to the corresponding window for display on the display device.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a system for providing a timed power- on(TPO) of a logical partition in a logical partition computer system. SOLUTION: An operator is allowed to enter a TPO values representing a time to boot one or more of the logical partitions. The TPO value for each of the logical partitions is then stored in a nonvolatile memory. The system time is then periodically compared with each of the TPO values, and when the system time is greater than or equal to or the TPO values, a corresponding partition is booted.
Abstract:
A logical partition (LPAR) computer system for managing partition configuration data is disclosed, which includes a nonvolatile memory, and a plurality of logical partitions, each running independently from the other logical partitions. The system also includes a console coupled to the comput er system for accepting logical partition configuration data input by an operator. The configuration data entered by the operator specifies the processors, I/O, and memory allocated to each logical partition defined for the system. The system further includes a set of tables maintained in the nonvolatile memory for storing the logical partition configuration data, suc h that the logical partition configuration data is persistent across system power cycles.
Abstract:
A logical partition (LPAR) computer system for managing partition configuration data is disclosed, which includes a nonvolatile memory, and a plurality of logical partitions, each running independently from the other logical partitions. The system also includes a console coupled to the computer system for accepting logical partition configuration data input by an operator. The configuration data entered by the operator specifies the processors, I/O, and memory allocated to each logical partition defined for the system. The system further includes a set of tables maintained in the nonvolatile memory for storing the logical partition configuration data, such that the logical partition configuration data is persistent across system power cycles.