The inventive multiple partition computer system allows the reconfiguration of the installed hardware, possibly while the various partitions continue normal operations. This aspect includes adding and removing process cell boards and I/O from partitions which may or may not continue to run. The invention...http://www.google.com/patents/US7441066?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7441066 - Managing a computer system having a plurality of partitions using a service processor
