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Systems and methods for performing a hot input function

  • US 8,782,316 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2012
  • Issued: 07/15/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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.

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