TWI760398B - Server system - Google Patents

Abstract

A server system is disclosed. That comprising a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), an update unit, and a selecting unit, where the update unit is a remote management chip, the selecting unit coupled to the CPLD and the update unit so as to receive and detect a system voltage of the server system. If the system voltage is equal to a waiting boot voltage, then the CPLD coupled to the update unit so as to update the CPLD by the update unit via remote. In order to solve the problem in the prior art that the firmware of the CPLD is updated is troublesome and inconvenient.

Description

server system

The present invention relates to the technical field of servers, in particular to a server system.

Generally speaking, a complex programmable logic device (CPLD) chip is installed on the mainboard of a current server to realize the control of the power-on sequence of the server and the setting of some registers. Therefore, for the server, the complex programmable logic device becomes very important. Once the timing or the value stored in the register is wrong or confused, the entire server will fail and shut down (Shut Down ).

In order to solve the above problem, the user needs to modify the corresponding code in the complex programmable logic device according to the actual problem, so as to correct the problem. In the past, the server was only configured with one interface, and it was necessary to insert the interface through a cable, so as to update the firmware of the complex programmable logic device. However, the firmware update of complex programmable logic devices requires the cooperation of cables and software, and the interface will be blocked by the server's rack or other small cards, and the chassis needs to be disassembled or the blocked small The firmware of the complex programmable logic device can be updated only after the card is removed, which is troublesome for the user and increases the complexity of the update, thus causing inconvenience in use. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in the firmware update design of the complex programmable logic device of the server.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a server system to solve the problems existing in the prior art that it is troublesome and inconvenient to update the firmware of a complex programmable logic device.

To solve the above problem, an embodiment of the present invention provides a server system including a complex programmable logic device, an update unit, a selection unit, and a connection unit. The update unit is a remote management chip (Integrated Lights-Out, iLO). The selection unit is coupled to the complex programmable logic device and the update unit, receives and detects the system voltage of the server system, and if the detected system voltage is the voltage in the standby state, selects to couple the complex programmable logic device and the update unit to Make the remote end update the complex programmable logic device through the update unit. The connection unit is adapted to be coupled with an external electronic device through a cable and to the selection unit. Wherein, the selection unit detects the connection state of the connection unit, and if the detected connection state is that the connection unit is coupled to the external electronic device through a cable, the selection unit selects the complex programmable logic device to be coupled to the connection unit, so as to pass the external electronic device For performing an update operation on a complex programmable logic device, the selection unit includes a first pin and a second pin, the first pin receives a reverse standby voltage, and the second pin is coupled to the connection unit, wherein the first pin is connected to the connection unit. The two pins are used to detect the connection state of the connection unit.

In one embodiment, the server system further includes a connection unit. The connection unit is adapted to be connected to the external electronic device through a cable and coupled to the selection unit; wherein, the selection unit detects the connection state of the connection unit, and if the detected connection state is that the connection unit is coupled to the external electronic device through the cable, the selection unit will The complex programmable logic device is coupled to the connection unit, and is used for updating the complex programmable logic device through an external electronic device.

In one embodiment, the selection unit includes a first pin and a second pin, the first pin receives a reverse standby voltage, the second pin is coupled to the connection unit, wherein the second pin is used for to detect the connection status of the connection unit.

In one embodiment, when the potentials of the first pin and the second pin are both low, it indicates that the connection state of the connection unit is that the connection unit is coupled with an external electronic device through a cable, and the selection of the selection unit will be complicated. The programmable logic device is coupled to the connection unit, and is used for updating the complex programmable logic device through an external electronic device.

In one embodiment, the external electronic device performs an update operation on the complex programmable logic device through a JED format file.

In one embodiment, when the potential of the first pin is a low level and the potential of the second pin is a high level, it indicates that the connection state of the connection unit is that the connection unit is not coupled to the external electronic device through a cable, Then, the selection unit selects to couple the complex programmable logic device with the update unit, so as to perform the update operation on the complex programmable logic device through the update unit.

In one embodiment, the update unit performs an update operation on the complex programmable logic device through a file in VME format.

In one embodiment, the connection unit is a connection interface conforming to the Joint Test Working Group agreement.

According to the technical solution of the present invention, the system voltage of the server system is received and detected by the selection unit, and if the system voltage detected by the selection unit is the voltage in the standby state, the selection unit selects to couple the complex programmable logic device with the update unit, So that the remote end can update the complex programmable logic device through the update unit. In this way, the convenience in use can be effectively increased. In addition, the server system further includes a connection unit, and the connection unit is adapted to be connected to an external electronic device through a cable and coupled to the selection unit, and the selection unit can also select the selection unit according to the connection state of the connection unit to select the complex programmable logic The device is coupled with the updating unit or the complex programmable logic device is coupled with the connecting unit, so as to perform updating operation on the complex programmable logic device. In this way, the user can update the complex programmable logic device in different ways, so as to increase work efficiency and convenience in use.

100: Server System

110: Complex Programmable Logic Devices

120: Update unit

130:Select unit

200: Server System

210: Connection Unit

220: first pin

230: second pin

240: Cable

250: External Electronics

FIG. 1 is a structural block diagram of a server system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is another structural block diagram of a server system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

In the various embodiments listed below, the same or similar components or parts will be represented by the same reference numerals.

"FIG. 1" is a structural block diagram of a server system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The server system 100 includes a complex programmable logic device (CPLD) 110 , an update unit 120 and a selection unit 130 .

The update unit 120 is a remote management chip (Integrated Lights-Out, iLO). Among them, the remote management chip is the remote management port integrated on the HP server. It is a group of chips integrated with the VxWorks embedded operating system and connected to the switch of the working environment through a standard RJ45 interface. As long as the server is connected to the network and the power of the server is not disconnected, regardless of the status of the HP server (on, off, restart), users can be allowed to perform remote management through the network. Simply put, iLO is a high-level remote KVM system, which can display the display information of the server locally, and use the local keyboard and mouse to control and operate the server, and can use the local CD image and folder as a virtual machine. The CD-ROM is mapped and loaded into the server.

The selection unit 130 is coupled to the complex programmable logic device 110 and the update unit 120 , and receives and detects the system voltage of the server system 100 . Select whether the system voltage of the server system 100 detected by the unit 130 is the voltage in the standby state, so as to perform the corresponding operation, wherein the voltage in the standby state is, for example, P3V3_STBY. In this embodiment, if the system voltage detected by the selection unit 130 is the voltage in the standby state, the selection unit 130 selects to couple the complex programmable logic device 110 with the update unit 120 , so that the remote end can use the update unit 120 to connect the complex programmable logic device 110 to the update unit 120 . The programmable logic device 110 performs the update operation. Further, after the complex programmable logic device 110 is coupled with the update unit 120 and the server system 100 is connected, the user can connect with the update unit 120 by operating a web page (iLO WEB) to control the update The unit 120 updates the complex programmable logic device 110 . In this way, the convenience in use can be effectively increased.

"FIG. 2" is another structural block diagram of a server system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The server system 200 includes a complex programmable logic device 110 , an update unit 120 , a selection unit 130 and a connection unit 210 . Among them, the complex programmable logic device 110, the update unit 120 and the selection unit 130 in this embodiment are the same as or similar to the complex programmable logic device 110, the update unit 120 and the selection unit 130 in “FIG. 1”. Figure”, so it will not be repeated here. In addition, in this embodiment, whether the system voltage of the server system 200 is the voltage in the standby state is P3V3_STBY.

The connection unit 210 is adapted to be connected to the external electronic device 250 through a cable 240 and coupled to the selection unit 130 . In this embodiment, the connection unit 210 is, for example, a connection interface conforming to the Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) protocol. Moreover, the selection unit 130 detects the connection state of the connection unit 210 so as to perform corresponding operations. If the connection state detected by the selection unit 130 is that the connection unit 210 is coupled to the external electronic device 250 through the cable 240 , that is, the connection unit 210 is connected to the cable 240 , the selection unit 130 selects to connect the complex programmable logic device 110 to the connection unit 210 is coupled to perform an update operation on the complex programmable logic device 110 through the external electronic device 250 . That is, when choosing After the unit 130 selects to couple the complex programmable logic device 110 to the connection unit 210 , the user can operate the external electronic device 250 to update the complex programmable logic device 110 .

Further, the selection unit 130 includes a first pin (eg, an OE_N pin) 220 and a second pin (eg, an S pin) 230 . The first pin 220 receives the reverse standby voltage (eg P3V3_STBY), and the second pin 230 is coupled to the connection unit 210 . The second pin 230 is used to detect the connection state of the connection unit 210 , so that the selection unit 130 can perform corresponding operations accordingly. For example, when the connection state of the connection unit 210 is that the connection unit 210 is coupled with the cable 240 , indicating that the cable 240 is inserted, the potential of the second pin 230 is, for example, a low potential. Conversely, when the connection state of the connection unit 210 is that the connection unit 210 and the cable 240 are not coupled, it means that the cable 240 is not inserted, and the potential of the second pin 230 is, for example, a high level.

That is to say, when the potentials of the first pin 220 and the second pin 230 are both low level, it indicates that the connection state of the connection unit 210 is that the connection unit 210 is coupled with the external electronic device 250 through the cable 240 , that is, the cable is inserted If the connection unit 210 is connected to the cable 240, the selection unit 130 selects to couple the complex programmable logic device 110 to the connection unit 210, so as to update the complex programmable logic device 110 through the external electronic device 250. In this embodiment, the external electronic device 250 performs an update operation on the complex programmable logic device 110 through a file in JED format, for example.

On the other hand, when the potential of the first pin 220 is at a low level and the potential of the second pin 230 is at a high level, it indicates that the connection state of the connection unit 210 is that the connection unit 210 does not communicate with the external electronic device 250 through the cable 240 . Coupling, that is, the cable 240 is not inserted and the connection unit 210 and the cable 240 are not connected, the selection unit 130 selects to couple the complex programmable logic device 110 and the update unit 120, so that the complex programmable logic device can be connected to the complex programmable logic device through the update unit 120. 110 performs an update operation. In this embodiment, the update unit 120 performs update operation on the complex programmable logic device 110 through, for example, a file in VME format. In addition, the related description of the updating operation of the complex programmable logic device 110 by the updating unit 120 can refer to the embodiment of "FIG. 1", so it is not repeated here.

To sum up, according to the technical solution of the present invention, the system voltage of the server system is received and detected by the selection unit, and if the system voltage detected by the selection unit is the voltage in the standby state, the selection unit selects the complex programmable logic device and the The update unit is coupled so that the remote end can update the complex programmable logic device through the update unit. In this way, the convenience in use can be effectively increased. In addition, the server system further includes a connection unit, and the connection unit is adapted to be connected to an external electronic device through a cable and coupled to the selection unit, and the selection unit can also select the selection unit according to the connection state of the connection unit to select the complex programmable logic The device is coupled with the updating unit or the complex programmable logic device is coupled with the connecting unit, so as to perform updating operation on the complex programmable logic device. In this way, the user can update the complex programmable logic device in different ways, so as to increase work efficiency and convenience in use.

The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

100: Server System

110: Complex Programmable Logic Devices

120: Update unit

130:Select unit

Claims (6)

A server system includes: a complex programmable logic device; an update unit, the update unit is a remote management chip (iLO, Integrated Lights-Out); a selection unit for coupling the complex programmable logic device The program logic device and the update unit receive and detect the system voltage of the server system, and if the detected system voltage is the voltage in the standby state, select the complex programmable logic device and the update unit coupling, so that the remote end can update the complex programmable logic device through the update unit; and a connection unit, adapted to be coupled with an external electronic device and coupled to the selection unit through a cable; wherein, The selection unit detects the connection state of the connection unit, and if the detected connection state is that the connection unit is coupled with the external electronic device through the cable, selects the complex programmable logic device to be connected to the external electronic device. The connection unit is coupled to perform an update operation on the complex programmable logic device through the external electronic device, the selection unit includes a first pin and a second pin, and the first pin receives reverse and the second pin is coupled to the connection unit, wherein the second pin is used to detect the connection state of the connection unit. According to the server system of claim 1, when the potentials of the first pin and the second pin are both at low level, it indicates that the connection state of the connection unit is that the connection unit passes through the the cable is coupled to the external electronic device, the selection The selection unit is selected to couple the complex programmable logic device with the connection unit, so as to perform an update operation on the complex programmable logic device through the external electronic device. The server system according to claim 2, wherein the external electronic device performs an update operation on the complex programmable logic device through a JED format file. According to the server system of claim 1, wherein the potential of the first pin is at a low level and the potential of the second pin is at a high level, indicating that the connection state of the connection unit is the If the connection unit is not coupled with the external electronic device through the cable, the selection unit selects the complex programmable logic device to be coupled with the update unit, so that the complex programmable logic device is coupled to the update unit through the update unit. The program logic device performs the update operation. The server system according to claim 4, wherein the updating unit performs the updating operation on the complex programmable logic device through a file in VME format. The server system according to claim 1, wherein the connection unit is a connection interface conforming to the agreement of the Joint Test Working Group.

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