Patent ID: 8782316
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: G06F,H04L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A method of reducing server downtime in a server network that manages data, the server network comprising one or more interfaces configured to receive at least one peripheral component, the server network including a graphical user interface, the method comprising: causing display to a user, using the graphical user interface, of status information for at least one peripheral component for the server network; receiving one or more instructions on the server network that enable the user to perform a series of steps necessary to execute a hot swap function, at least a portion of the one or more instructions being utilized by a hardware module to control operation of a selected interface; and resuming operation of the selected interface after the user performs the series of steps necessary to execute the hot swap function; wherein the acts of causing the display, receiving, and resuming operation cooperate to reduce server downtime in the server network.