Abstract: In an embodiment, a system on a chip (SOC) comprises a semiconductor die on which circuitry is formed, wherein the circuitry comprises a memory controller circuit and a plurality of networks formed from a plurality of individual network component circuits. The memory controller includes a PIO message control circuit that is configured to receive PIO messages addressed to individual network component circuits and determine whether to send the PIO messages to the individual network component circuits based on determine whether previous PIO messages are pending for the individual network component circuits. The PIO message control circuit is configured to delay a first PIO message at the PIO message control circuit in response to determining that previous PIO message is pending for the addressee of the first PIO message.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system on a chip (SOC) comprises a semiconductor die on which circuitry is formed, wherein the circuitry comprises a memory controller circuit and a plurality of networks formed from a plurality of individual network component circuits. The memory controller includes a PIO message control circuit that is configured to receive PIO messages addressed to individual network component circuits and determine whether to send the PIO messages to the individual network component circuits based on determine whether previous PIO messages are pending for the individual network component circuits. The PIO message control circuit is configured to delay a first PIO message at the PIO message control circuit in response to determining that previous PIO message is pending for the addressee of the first PIO message.

Abstract: A debris collection assembly can be alternatively configured to form: (i) a chute or bag holder and/or (ii) a bag hauler that can be utilized with conventional bags. The debris collection assembly can be formed from at least one planar member that can be selectively folded or otherwise configured to form a chute apparatus that can serve as a guide for directing loose debris into a bag. The planar member of the debris collection assembly can be removed from the bag and selectively reconfigured to form a hauler for selectively transporting a bag and its contents of desired distances.

Abstract: For efficient high availability for a multi-node cluster using a processor device in a computing environment, using duplicate, standby host-bus adaptors (HBAs) for alternate nodes with respect to a node with the duplicate, standby HBAs using duplicate credentials of active HBAs of the node for shutting down the node, taking an active HBA of the node offline, and/or activating one of the alternate nodes. A failed node is shut down by an active one of the plurality of alternate nodes using a fence device, and all jobs of the failed node are taken over by the active node using a shared data structure including SCSI device assignments, SCSI reservations, and required host notifications.

Abstract: For efficient reclamation of pre-allocated direct memory access (DMA) memory in a computing environment, hot-add random access memory (RAM) is emulated for a general purpose use by reclamation of pre-allocated DMA memory reserved at boot time by notifying a non-kernel use device user that the non-kernel use device has a smaller window, stopping and remapping to the smaller window, and notifying a kernel that new memory has been added, wherein the new memory is a region left after the remap. The hot-add RAM is split into at least two continuous parts.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program product embodiments for cataloging data in a backup storage environment, by a processor device, are provided. In a storage system using tape library data replication between an originating site and one or more backup sites, data catalog data is replicated between the originating site and the backup site such that replicated data moved from the originating site to the backup site is placed into a catalog duplicative of the originating site.

Abstract: For efficient high availability for a multi-node cluster using a processor device in a computing environment, using duplicate, standby host-bus adaptors (HBAs) for alternate nodes with respect to a node with the duplicate, standby HBAs using duplicate credentials of active HBAs of the node for shutting down the node, taking an active HBA of the node offline, and/or activating one of the alternate nodes. A failed node is shut down by an active one of the plurality of alternate nodes using a fence device, and all jobs of the failed node are taken over by the active node using a shared data structure including SCSI device assignments, SCSI reservations, and required host notifications.

Abstract: For efficient high availability for a multi-node cluster using a processor device in a computing environment, using duplicate, standby host-bus adaptors (HBAs) for alternate nodes with respect to a node with the duplicate, standby HBAs using duplicate credentials of active HBAs of the node for shutting down the node, taking an active HBA of the node offline, and/or activating one of the alternate nodes.

Abstract: Executing multiple concurrent transactions on the single database schema using a single concurrent transaction database infrastructure, wherein the single database schema is a single concurrent transactional relational database.

Abstract: For efficient reclamation of pre-allocated direct memory access (DMA) memory in a computing environment, hot-add random access memory (RAM) is emulated for a general purpose use by reclamation of pre-allocated DMA memory reserved at boot time by notifying a non-kernel use device user that the non-kernel use device has a smaller window, stopping and remapping to the smaller window, and notifying a kernel that new memory has been added, wherein the new memory is a region left after the remap. The hot-add RAM is split into at least two continuous parts.

Abstract: For efficient reclamation of pre-allocated direct memory access (DMA) memory in a computing environment, hot-add random access memory (RAM) is emulated for a general purpose use by reclamation of pre-allocated DMA memory reserved at boot time for responding to an emergency by notifying a non-kernel use device user that the non-kernel use device has a smaller window, stopping and remapping to the smaller window, and notifying a kernel that new memory has been added, wherein the new memory is a region left after the remap.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program product embodiments for cataloging data in a backup storage environment, by a processor device, are provided. In a storage system using tape library data replication between an originating site and one or more backup sites, data catalog data is replicated between the originating site and the backup site such that replicated data moved from the originating site to the backup site is placed into a catalog duplicative of the originating site.

Abstract: Executing multiple concurrent transactions on the single database schema using a single concurrent transaction database infrastructure, wherein the single database schema is a single concurrent transactional relational database.

Abstract: Executing multiple concurrent transactions on the single database schema using a single concurrent transaction database infrastructure, wherein the single database schema is a single concurrent transactional relational database.

Abstract: For efficient reclamation of pre-allocated direct memory access (DMA) memory in a computing environment, hot-add random access memory (RAM) is emulated for a general purpose use by reclamation of pre-allocated DMA memory reserved at boot time for responding to an emergency by notifying a non-kernel use device user that the non-kernel use device has a smaller window, stopping and remapping to the smaller window, and notifying a kernel that new memory has been added, wherein the new memory is a region left after the remap.

Abstract: For efficient high availability for a multi-node cluster using a processor device in a computing environment, using duplicate, standby host-bus adaptors (HBAs) for alternate nodes with respect to a node with the duplicate, standby HBAs using duplicate credentials of active HBAs of the node for shutting down the node, taking an active HBA of the node offline, and/or activating one of the alternate nodes.

Abstract: Executing multiple concurrent transactions on the single database schema using a single concurrent transaction database infrastructure, wherein the single database schema is a single concurrent transactional relational database.

Abstract: A disposable food container forms a pouch or pocket having a closed ends and sides, as well as a mouth or opening. A substantially rigid member forms the opening of the mouth to provide support to the container, and to permit only a desired amount of food to extend out of the mouth of the container. A user can easily control the amount of food that protrudes out of the container by applying pressure to the outside of the container and pushing only a desired amount of food out of the mouth of the container. The remainder of the food remains enclosed within the container, thereby preventing unwanted touching of such food and spillage.

Abstract: An assembly for use in connection with lace-type shoes to secure the tongues of such shoes in a stationary position, and to provide a base or foundation for mounting of ornamental displays on the upper surface of shoe tongues. A rigid upper member having one or more bores is attached to the upper surface of a shoe tongue using tacks which are pushed through the shoe tongue and received within such bores. Shoelaces are wrapped around the rigid upper member and thereafter secured. The rigid upper member provides a base or foundation for attaching easily interchangeable ornamental designs.