Method to enhance boot time using redundant service processors

摘要

A computer implemented method and system for enhancing boot time of a computer system. Initial program load firmware is initialized on a plurality of service processors. The plurality of service processors performs independent non-redundant initialization tasks concurrently as other independent non-redundant initialization tasks are performed by another service processor. Once the initialization tasks are completed, control is switched to a primary service processor within the plurality of service processors and runtime firmware is loaded by the primary service processor.