Atos has been granted a patent for a server architecture featuring multiple information processing modules. Each module includes a management controller that stores and transmits configuration data, allowing for modifications. The system utilizes non-volatile memory and adheres to the IPMI standard for internal communication. GlobalData’s report on Atos gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Unified server platform with configurable information processing modules
The patent US12074759B2 describes a server architecture comprising multiple information processing modules that collectively form a unified platform for an operating system. Each module is equipped with elementary software and a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) that utilizes configuration data during startup. The server allows for the modification of configuration data, which is managed by a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) associated with each module. These BMCs store the configuration data in non-volatile memory and communicate changes to other modules via an internal network, adhering to the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) standard. The elementary software is designed to recover configuration data from the BMC's memory upon startup and provides a user interface for visualizing and modifying this data.
Additionally, the patent outlines a method for managing configuration data within the server's modules. This method includes modifying configuration data during module startup through a user interface, transmitting the updated data to the BMC, and storing it in a discrete memory separate from the software storage. The BMCs then relay the updated configuration data to other modules, ensuring consistent configuration across the server. The patent also mentions the use of external management interfaces for modifying configuration data and specifies that the associated memories for storing this data may be SD cards. Furthermore, it includes provisions for a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing program instructions to execute the described method.
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