Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Gregory S Jumper

Raymond J Gilstrap

Steven E Weiss

Emrys J Williams

David S Gordon

Krishna Mohan

Ira K Weiny

A method includes interfacing with a field replaceable unit (FRU) having a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The status data is extracted from the memory device. Repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit is received. The repair information is stored in the memory device. A system includes a field replaceable unit (FRU) and a FRU tool. The FRU includes a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The FRU tool is configured to interface with the FRU, extract the status data from the memory device, receive repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit, and store the repair information in the memory device.

Field replaceable unit (FRU) identification system tool

A method for tracking repair histories includes providing a field replaceable unit having a memory device. Operational history data is collected during the operation of the field replaceable unit. The operational history data is stored in the memory device. A computing system includes a field replaceable unit including a memory device configured to store operational history data associated with the field replaceable unit.

Method and system for storing field replaceable unit operational history information

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Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Gregory S Jumper