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Virtualization of input/output devices in a logically partitioned data processing system

  • US 6,944,847 B2
  • Filed: 05/02/2002
  • Issued: 09/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of allocating an input/output adapter to a logical partition within a logically partitioned data processing system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a request from an operating system image assigned to the logical partition to be allocated the input/output adapter;

    allocating the input/output adapter to the logical partition, in response to the request, such that the input/output adapter executes commands received from the logical partition; and

    releasing the allocation of the input/output adapter to the logical partition such that the input/output adapter no longer executes commands received from the logical partition.

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