Handling two SGPIO channels using single SGPIO decoder on a backplane controller

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9507744
APP PUB NO 20150161069A1
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14100613

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An aspect of present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for handling two SGPIO channels by using one SGPIO decoder. The method includes: (a) establishing communication between a backplane controller and a host computer through HBA, (b) receiving control commands and control data for monitoring and controlling a first and a second group of drive slots, (c) checking a clock signal having a first time period and a second time period, (d) forwarding the control commands and control data for the first group to the first group of drive slots during first time period, and forwarding the control commands and control data for the second group to the second group of drive slots during second time period, (e) receiving responses from first and second group of drive slots, respectively, and (f) sending the responses from first and second group of drive slots to the host computer.

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AMERICAN MEGATRENDS INC5555 OAKBROOK PARKWAY SUITE 200 NORCROSS GA 30093

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Dhandapani, Kayalvizhi Suwanee, US 12 96

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