Abstract: A computer-implemented method and a computer program product for pending updates status queries in extended link services. A host application on a host device queries an update pending on a target device. The host device constructs a pending update query command for the target device, where the pending update query command includes a descriptor tag, a descriptor length, and a pending update vector. The host device sends the pending update query command to the target device. The host device receives from the target device a response to the pending update query command, where the response includes a link service request information descriptor and a pending update descriptor.

Abstract: An approach for recommending a prioritized list of replacement of failed drives. The approach receives data associated with failed drives from data centers. The approach segregates the data into variable groups based on a data type. The approach creates a logical layer of entry lists, based on the units, for instantiations of the executable program. The approach sorts the data into priority groups based on priority rules associated with the variable groups and predetermined thresholds. The approach generates a prioritized list of failed drive replacement order based on an ensemble machine learning model. The approach outputs the prioritized list, replacement drive availability information and drive replacement personnel availability information.