Electronic component having redundant product data stored externally

Abstract

Embodiments include methods for redundantly storing product data for an electronic component on an external device. Aspects include determining that product data stored in a primary storage device is corrupted and determining whether the product data is available on the external device that is in communication with the electronic component. Based on a determination that the product data stored in the primary storage device is corrupted and that the product data is available on the external device, aspects include obtaining product data from the external device to continue operation of the electronic component.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for redundantly storing product data for an electronic component on an external device, the method comprising:
 determining that product data stored in a primary storage device is corrupted;   determining whether the product data is available on the external device that is in communication with the electronic component;   based on a determination that the product data stored in the primary storage device is corrupted and that the product data is available on the external device, obtaining product data from the external device to continue operation of the electronic component.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising determining whether the product data stored on the external device is corrupted. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising initiating a service call to replace the electronic component and halting operation of the electronic component based on a determination that the product data stored on the external device is corrupted. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising initiating a service call to replace the electronic component and halting operation of the electronic component based on a determination that the product data stored in the primary storage device is corrupted and that the product data is not available on the external device. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising obtaining replacement product data by the external device based on a determination that the product data stored on the external device is corrupted. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising storing the product data obtained from the external device in a secondary storage device disposed on the electronic component. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the continued operation of the electronic component with the product data obtained from the external device is limited to a maximum time period.