Patent ID: 7565408
Filing Date: 2009-07-21
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An information handling system (IHS) comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; a virtual storage device included in a remote management system coupled to the IHS; a real storage device in the IHS; a first channel coupled to the processor and shared by the real and virtual storage devices; a multiplex switch, coupled to the first channel, for switching, via a remote command, to provide operation between a real mode and a virtual mode, the switch coupling a controller with the real storage device when operating in the real mode, and coupling the controller to the virtual storage device when operating in the virtual mode, whereby information on the virtual storage device can be accessed by the IHS to transfer the information from the remote management system to the IHS, wherein the remote management system causes the IHS to reboot when switching between the real mode and the virtual mode; and a virtualization engine operable to convert information between the virtual storage device and the controller whereby communication between the virtual storage device and the controller simulates communication from a real storage device physically present in the IHS.