Versioned Diagnostic Parameter Records for Communication Components
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication technologies within computing environments, such as FICON, face challenges in efficiently obtaining and managing diagnostic information across evolving port speeds and technological advancements, leading to potential communication bottlenecks and operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A computer program product is introduced that issues commands to transfer diagnostic parameter records, allowing for the specification of diagnostic actions and obtaining specific versions of diagnostic information supported by communication components, enabling dynamic adaptation to technological changes and improved diagnostic capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional FICON communication technology is used, then existing communication infrastructure is maintained, but diagnostic information retrieval becomes inefficient and communication bottlenecks occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of diagnostic information structure by introducing versioned diagnostic parameter records with specific formats (version 1, version 2, etc.). Each version contains different levels of diagnostic detail, allowing the system to retrieve appropriate diagnostic information efficiently based on the specific diagnostic needs without retrieving unnecessary data, thus improving retrieval efficiency and reducing communication time.
2Measurement precision
If diagnostic information is obtained without version specification, then simpler command processing is used, but inaccurate or irrelevant diagnostic information may be retrieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by including version specification in the diagnostic command structure before the actual diagnostic information retrieval. The command includes a diagnostic parameter record with a version field that specifies which version of diagnostic information is requested. This preliminary specification ensures that the communication component retrieves the exact version of diagnostic information needed, improving accuracy while keeping the command structure manageable through standardized version fields.
3Adaptability or versatility
If communication components are updated with newer technologies, then faster port speeds and improved capabilities are achieved, but compatibility with existing diagnostic protocols is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by creating a multi-version diagnostic parameter record structure that can accommodate multiple technology generations. The diagnostic parameter record includes version fields that allow communication components to identify and process diagnostic requests according to their supported versions. This enables newer communication components with faster port speeds and improved capabilities to maintain compatibility with existing diagnostic protocols while supporting enhanced diagnostic functionalities through higher version numbers.
Data Source
AI summary
A set command is issued to transfer a diagnostic parameter record to a communication component of the computing environment. The diagnostic parameter record specifies a diagnostic action to be taken by the communication component to obtain diagnostic information and specifies a version of the diagnostic information to be obtained. Based, in part, on issuing the set command, the diagnostic information is obtained. The version of the diagnostic information obtained is the version specified, based on the version specified being supported by the communication component.