Abstract: Systems and methods for battery charging based upon type of energy source in a heterogenous computing platform are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory comprises a plurality of sets of firmware instructions, wherein each of the sets of firmware instructions, upon execution by a respective device among the plurality of devices, enables the respective device to provide a corresponding firmware service, and where at least one of the plurality of devices operates as an orchestrator configured to: determine a type of energy source used to power the IHS; and based at least in part upon the determination, change a battery setting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal zone controls based on Information Handling System (IHS) posture in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include: a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices; and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory comprises firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, causes the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: detect a change to an IHS posture; and in response to the detection, modify an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) thermal zone setting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing performance in heterogenous computing platforms of IHS (Information Handling Systems) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a heterogeneous computing platform includes devices and a memory storing firmware instructions. Based on execution of these firmware instructions by a respective device, a corresponding firmware service is provided such that one of the devices operates as an orchestrator. The orchestrator receives reports of changes in context of operation of the IHS by a user and based on the change in user context, determines responsiveness settings that are mapped to the reported user context, where the responsiveness settings adjust thread management policies by one or more processors of the heterogeneous computing platform. The orchestrator configures the one or more processors of the heterogeneous computing platform based on the responsiveness settings, and thus adjusts the performance of the IHS in response to the change in user context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal zone controls based on User-Selectable Thermal Table (USTT) presets in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory includes firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, causes the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: detect a change to a USTT table; and, in response to the detection, modify an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) thermal zone setting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for burst power limit control in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices; and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory includes firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, causes the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: compare a current power level used by a selected device against a burst power limit; and in response to a determination that the current power level exceeds the burst power limit, control the selected device to reduce the current power level.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performance control based upon a battery State-of-Charge or Depth-of-Discharge in a heterogenous computing platform are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices; and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory comprises firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, cause the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: detect a battery's State-of-Charge or Depth-of-Discharge; and in response to the detection, select an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) thermal zone setting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing thermal operations in heterogenous computing platforms of IHSs (Information Handling Systems) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a heterogeneous computing platform includes devices and a memory storing firmware instructions. Based on execution of these firmware instructions by a respective device, a corresponding firmware service is provided such that one of the devices operates as an orchestrator. The orchestrator receives reports of changes in context of operation of the IHS by a user and determines one or more thermal settings that are mapped to the reported user context, where the thermal settings configure thermal operations by the IHS. The orchestrator configures thermal operations by the IHS based on the thermal settings, where the configured thermal operations are utilized until additional reports of changes in user context are received by the orchestrator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing performance in heterogenous computing platforms of IHS (Information Handling Systems) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a heterogeneous computing platform includes devices and a memory storing firmware instructions. Based on execution of these firmware instructions by a respective device, a corresponding firmware service is provided such that one of the devices operates as an orchestrator. The orchestrator receives reports of changes in context of operation of the IHS by a user and based on the change in user context, modifies one or more thermal constraints for use in cooling the IHS. The orchestrator identifies performance settings of the IHS that are mapped to the modified thermal constraints. The orchestrator configures the one or more performance settings of the IHS based on the mappings, and thus adjusts the performance of the IHS in response to the change in user context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for telemetry management in a fleet of Information Handling Systems (IHSs) equipped with heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to: transmit policies to a plurality of IHSs, wherein each of the plurality of IHSs includes a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices, where a selected one of the plurality of devices in each of the plurality of IHSs is configured to operate as an orchestrator, and where each orchestrator is configured to collect telemetry from at least a subset of the plurality of devices based upon a respective one of the policies; and receive the telemetry.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performance controls based upon the detection of undervoltage or overcurrent conditions in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a heterogeneous computing platform comprising a plurality of devices; and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory comprises firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, causes the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: detect an overcurrent or undervoltage condition; and in response to the detection, select an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) thermal zone setting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for power consumption management based upon type of energy source in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory includes a plurality of sets of firmware instructions, where each of the sets of firmware instructions, upon execution by a respective device among the plurality of devices, enables the respective device to provide a corresponding firmware service, and where at least one of the plurality of devices operates as an orchestrator configured to: determine a type of energy source used to power the IHS; and based at least in part upon the determination, change a power consumption parameter of the IHS.

Abstract: Systems and methods for peak power limit control in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory comprises firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, causes the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: in response to a determination that a current power level used by a selected device exceeds a peak power limit, restrict an amount of power used by the selected device; in response to detection of a peripheral device coupled to the IHS, reduce the peak power limit; and in response to a determination that the current power level exceeds the reduced peak power limit, further restrict the amount of power used by the selected device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing performance of storage drives in heterogenous computing platforms of IHSs (Information Handling Systems) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a heterogeneous computing platform includes devices and a memory storing firmware instructions. Based on execution of these firmware instructions by a respective device, a corresponding firmware service is provided such that one of the devices operates as an orchestrator. The orchestrator receives reports of changes in the context of operation of the IHS by a user and determines storage drive settings that are mapped to the reported user context, where the storage drive settings modify operations by the plurality of storage drives of the IHS. The orchestrator configures one or more of the plurality of storage drives of the IHS using the storage drive settings and thus adjusts the performance of the IHS in response to the change in user context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sustained power limit control in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a heterogeneous computing platform comprising a plurality of devices; and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory includes firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, causes the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: compare a current power level used by a selected device against a sustained power limit; and in response to a determination that the current power level exceeds the sustained power limit, control the selected device to reduce the current power level.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing performance in heterogenous computing platforms of IHSs (Information Handling Systems) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a heterogeneous computing platform includes devices and a memory storing firmware instructions. Based on execution of these firmware instructions by a respective device, a corresponding firmware service is provided such that one of the devices operates as an orchestrator. The orchestrator receives reports of changes in context of operation of the IHS by a user and determines a power allocation that is mapped to the reported user context, where the mapping allocates available power to the plurality of devices of the heterogeneous computing platform. The orchestrator configures the power that available for use by one or more of the plurality of devices of the heterogeneous computing platform, and thus adjusts the performance of the IHS in response to the change in user context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing processors of a heterogenous computing platforms of IHS (Information Handling Systems) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a heterogeneous computing platform includes devices and a memory storing firmware instructions. Based on execution of these firmware instructions by a respective device, a corresponding firmware service is provided such that one of the devices operates as an orchestrator. The orchestrator receives reports of changes in a context of operation of the IHS by a user and. Based on the context, the orchestrator determines power allocations for the two or more discrete processors, where the power allocations are mapped to the reported user context. The orchestrator configures the power that is available for use by each of the two or more discrete processors of the heterogeneous computing platform, and thus adjusts the performance of the processors in response to the change in user context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal controls based on power adders in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform including a plurality of devices and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory includes a plurality of sets of firmware instructions, and where at least one of the plurality of devices operates as an orchestrator configured to: in response to detection of a power adder coupled to the IHS, change a sustained power limit usable by a selected one of the plurality of devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing network controllers in heterogenous computing platforms of IHSs (Information Handling Systems) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a heterogeneous computing platform includes devices and a memory storing firmware instructions. Based on execution of these firmware instructions by a respective device, a corresponding firmware service is provided such that one of the devices operates as an orchestrator. The orchestrator receives reports of changes in context of operation of the IHS by a user and determines network controller settings that are mapped to the reported user context, where the network controller settings modify operations by one or more network controllers of the IHS. The orchestrator configures the network controllers of the IHS using the network controller settings, and thus adjusts the network controller of the IHS in response to the change in user context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing thermal and acoustic characteristics of an Information Handling System (IHS) based on the use of external peripheral devices are described. In an embodiment, an IHS may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to detect that a peripheral device is coupled to the IHS, and, in response to the detection, modify a thermal or acoustic characteristic of the IHS.