Patent ID: 9058156
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method, comprising: identifying the path of a first power circuit to a first power supply that is connected to supply power to an electronic device, wherein the path of the first power circuit is identified as including a first power distribution unit identification code; identifying the path of a second power circuit to a second power supply that is connected to supply power to the electronic device, wherein the path of the second power circuit is identified as including a second power distribution unit identification code; communicating the first power distribution unit identification code from a power distribution unit management processor to a management processor for the electronic device; communicating the second power distribution unit identification code from a power distribution unit management processor to the management processor for the electronic device; comparing the first power distribution unit identification code to the second power distribution unit identification code to determine whether the first and second power circuits have redundant power distribution units; and providing an output that represents a measure of redundancy in the first and second paths to a user.