Unified Resource Manager for Hybrid Computing Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computing systems manage workloads in silos due to distinct architectures, leading to increased complexity and cost when serving diverse applications, as multiple disparate systems are often required for a single application.
Innovation Solution
Integration of heterogeneous computing systems into a hybrid computing system with a unified management domain, using a Unified Resource Manager to federate and manage resources across different architectures, optimizing resource use and reducing complexity through dynamic provisioning and deployment of virtualized resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple disparate computing systems are used to serve diverse applications, then application-specific performance requirements are met, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple heterogeneous computing systems (mainframe, blade center, co-processors) into a unified ensemble managed by a single hardware management console. This merging approach maintains the specialized capabilities of each system type while eliminating the need for separate management silos, thereby reducing overall system complexity while preserving application-specific performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The hardware management console is designed as a universal management platform that can manage diverse computing resources across different system architectures. This multi-functional approach allows a single management interface to handle provisioning, monitoring, and control of mainframe, blade, and co-processor resources, reducing the need for multiple specialized management tools.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple disparate computing systems are used to serve diverse applications, then specific application needs are met, but management cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple management functions into a single hardware management console that can manage heterogeneous computing resources. This consolidation reduces the number of separate management tools and personnel needed, thereby lowering management costs while maintaining the ability to serve diverse application requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal management console provides a single interface for managing diverse computing resources, eliminating the need for multiple specialized management tools. This multi-functional approach reduces licensing costs, training requirements, and operational overhead associated with maintaining separate management systems.
3Reliability
If each computing system manages its workload individually, then system autonomy is maintained, but resource utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The hardware management console acts as an intermediary between administrators and the heterogeneous computing resources. It provides centralized control and coordination while allowing individual systems to maintain their operational autonomy. The console enables efficient resource allocation and workload distribution across the ensemble, improving overall resource utilization without compromising system independence.
Data Source
AI summary
An integrated hybrid system is provided. The hybrid system includes compute components of different types and architectures that are integrated and managed by a single point of control to provide federation and the presentation of the compute components as a single logical computing platform.