Patent ID: 8205027
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
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: displaying to a user, using the graphical user interface, status information for at least one peripheral component for the server network; transmitting one or more instructions to the server network that allow the user to perform a series of steps necessary to execute a hot swap function, at least a portion of said one or more instructions being utilized by a hardware module to control operation of a selected interface; and performing, by the user, the series of steps necessary to execute the hot swap function; wherein said acts of displaying, transmitting and performing cooperate to reduce server downtime in the server network.