17852245. AUTONOMIC TROUBLESHOOTING OF A SYSTEM OF DEVICES simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)

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AUTONOMIC TROUBLESHOOTING OF A SYSTEM OF DEVICES

Organization Name

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Shir Pinhas of Beer Sheva (IL)

Tami Mernstein of Bnei Brak (IL)

Moriya Saar of Kfar Saba (IL)

Eliana Brody Torgeman of Karnei Shomron (IL)

Danny Berler of Kfar Saba (IL)

AUTONOMIC TROUBLESHOOTING OF A SYSTEM OF DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17852245 titled 'AUTONOMIC TROUBLESHOOTING OF A SYSTEM OF DEVICES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a system and method for autonomic troubleshooting in a system of devices. The devices communicate with each other via a system management bus and also with a host device via a separate main bus. The method involves one device sending a query to another device via the system management bus, determining if the second device is in an error state based on the response received or the absence of a response, and sending a control command to the second device based on the error state.

  • The system includes multiple devices communicating with each other and a host device.
  • Communication between devices is done through a system management bus.
  • Communication between devices and the host device is done through a separate main bus.
  • The first device sends a query to the second device via the system management bus.
  • The first device determines if the second device is in an error state based on the response received or the absence of a response.
  • If the second device is in an error state, the first device sends a control command to the second device via the system management bus.
  • This system and method can be applied to data storage devices or any other devices in a system.

Potential Applications

  • Troubleshooting and error handling in systems with multiple devices.
  • Autonomic management of devices in a system.
  • Efficient communication and control between devices and a host device.

Problems Solved

  • Simplifies troubleshooting process in a system of devices.
  • Enables autonomic management of devices.
  • Improves efficiency in communication and control between devices and a host device.

Benefits

  • Reduces manual intervention in troubleshooting and error handling.
  • Enhances system reliability and stability.
  • Improves overall system performance and efficiency.


Original Abstract Submitted

A system and method for autonomic troubleshooting in a system of devices including at least a first device and a second device communicating with each other via a system management bus. The first and second device also communicates with a host device via a separate main bus. The method includes the first device sending a first query, via the system management bus, to the second device. The first device determines if the second device in an error state based on: receiving a response from the second device indicating an error; or absence of a response from the second device. Based on the error state, the first device sends a control command to the second device via the system management bus. In some examples the first device or second device is a data storage device.

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