Abstract: Technologies are described herein for generating field replaceable unit (FRU) information files in a format that is readable by a management controller in accordance with IPMI such that the FRU and the management controller are interoperable. In particular, a FRU installation station is in operative communication with a general purpose computer comprising a FRU information conversion module. A script utilized by the FRU information conversion module is configured to receive FRU information relating to a specified FRU and convert the information FRU binary files or a FRU image binary. The FRU binary files or FRU image binary are then received by the FRU installation station where they are subsequently transmitted to the inventory device of the specified FRU storage space according to the specified IPMI standard.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for ensuring remediation of hung multiplexer bus channels between a baseboard management controller (BMC), multiplexer, and I2C device such as a sensor. In particular, a BMC, which is in operative communication with one or more sensors via a multiplexer, comprises an I2C interface and general purpose input/output (GPIO) interface. Upon transmitting an I2C command to the I2C device via the multiplexer and subsequently transmitting a stop sequence to the I2C device via the multiplexer, the BMC then immediately transmits a reset signal to the multiplexer's reset input. When the multiplexer receives the reset signal, it resets all registers and deselects all channels, thereby remediating any hung channels and ensuring the next communication from the BMC is successful.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for generating field replaceable unit (FRU) information files in a format that is readable by a management controller in accordance with IPMI such that the FRU and the management controller are interoperable. In particular, a FRU installation station is in operative communication with a general purpose computer comprising a FRU information conversion module. A script utilized by the FRU information conversion module is configured to receive FRU information relating to a specified FRU and convert the information FRU binary files or a FRU image binary. The FRU binary files or FRU image binary are then received by the FRU installation station where they are subsequently transmitted to the inventory device of the specified FRU storage space according to the specified IPMI standard.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for ensuring remediation of hung multiplexer bus channels between a baseboard management controller (BMC), multiplexer, and I2C device such as a sensor. In particular, a BMC, which is in operative communication with one or more sensors via a multiplexer, comprises an I2C interface and general purpose input/output (GPIO) interface. Upon transmitting an I2C command to the I2C device via the multiplexer and subsequently transmitting a stop sequence to the I2C device via the multiplexer, the BMC then immediately transmits a reset signal to the multiplexer's reset input. When the multiplexer receives the reset signal, it resets all registers and deselects all channels, thereby remediating any hung channels and ensuring the next communication from the BMC is successful.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer-readable mediums for recognizing or identifying the location of characters within a computer image or display are provided. These methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable mediums make use of dynamic link libraries (“DLLs”) and application program interfaces (“APIs”) to locate, indicate the state of, and return the coordinates of specified characters or text within an image or display. The returned state and coordinates of the characters may also be used in conjunction with automated testing programs to assist the programs in delivering precise instructions to computer programs being tested. Further, the methods and computer-readable mediums make use of one or more operating system independent video and input/output redirection devices that allow remote control of a computer system from any network-connected location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for debugging a computer program executing on a remote computer physically distant from a local computer are provided. The local and remote computers are connected via a network. The remote computer includes a redirection device operative to transmit the video output of the remote computer to the local computer via the network connection. The redirection device may also receive user input commands generated at the local computer and provide the input commands to the remote computer as if the input commands were physically generated by a user at the remote computer. The remote computer also includes a software program to be debugged and a debugger program. The local computer includes a remote control software application operative to receive and display the video output transmitted from the remote computer. The remote control application also receives user input commands, such as keyboard or mouse commands, received at the local computer and transmits the commands to the redirection device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for debugging a computer program executing on a remote computer physically distant from a local computer are provided. The local and remote computers are connected via a network. The remote computer includes a redirection device operative to transmit the video output of the remote computer to the local computer via the network connection. The redirection device may also receive user input commands generated at the local computer and provide the input commands to the remote computer as if the input commands were physically generated by a user at the remote computer. The remote computer also includes a software program to be debugged and a debugger program. The local computer includes a remote control software application operative to receive and display the video output transmitted from the remote computer. The remote control application also receives user input commands, such as keyboard or mouse commands, received at the local computer and transmits the commands to the redirection device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer-readable mediums for recognizing or identifying the location of characters within a computer image or display are provided. These methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable mediums make use of dynamic link libraries (“DLLs”) and application program interfaces (“APIs”) to locate, indicate the state of, and return the coordinates of specified characters or text within an image or display. The returned state and coordinates of the characters may also be used in conjunction with automated testing programs to assist the programs in delivering precise instructions to computer programs being tested. Further, the methods and computer-readable mediums make use of one or more operating system independent video and input/output redirection devices that allow remote control of a computer system from any network-connected location.