Firmware update mechanism of a power distribution board

This invention describes a way for a computer to update the software (firmware) on a power distribution board that supplies power to the computer itself. The computer sends the new firmware to the board, which then reboots in a "warm" state. The computer then checks if the update was successful by sending a command to the power board, specifically through its command line interface.

Why it matters: The increasing integration of smart power distribution boards into critical infrastructure since 2023 has amplified the need for highly reliable and verifiable firmware updates. This method's two-stage boot verification offers a robust approach to ensure system integrity.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, two devices, communication protocol

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