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Method and apparatus for wirelessly testing field-replaceable units (FRUs)

  • US 7,561,875 B1
  • Filed: 05/07/2004
  • Issued: 07/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for wirelessly identifying and testing field-replaceable units within a computer system, comprising:

  • a field-replaceable unit (FRU) within the computer system;

    a storage device located on the FRU, which contains an identifier for the FRU;

    a wireless transceiver coupled to the storage device, wherein the wireless transceiver is located on the FRU, wherein the wireless transceiver is configured to receive a request directed to the FRU and, in response to the request, to transmit the identifier for the FRU; and

    at least one physical sensor coupled to the wireless transceiver, wherein the at least one physical sensor is located on the FRU, and wherein the at least one physical sensor is configured to monitor temperature, voltage, or current for the FRU.

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