Inventors:
Steven M. Freedman - Raleigh NC, US
Laurie J. Blackburn - Raleigh NC, US
Michael J. Wands - Apex NC, US
Huyen L. Nguyen - Raleigh NC, US
Robert J. Tomasko - Cary NC, US
Robert K. Bubnis - Raleigh NC, US
Andrew A. Joslin - Morrisville NC, US
John A. Crosson - Raleigh NC, US
International Classification:
H04L 12/26
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and computer program products for providing a distributed hardware platform interface (HPI) architecture are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for providing distributed operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) functionality in a multi-shelf processing environment. The system includes a first shelf that includes first hardware components, a second shelf that includes second hardware components, and an OAM module for providing an OAM function. The system also includes a first hardware platform interface (HPI) daemon for communicating OAM-related information between the first hardware components and the OAM module, and a second HPI daemon for communicating OAM-related information between the second hardware components and the OAM module.