Field configurable fan operational profiles
US10036396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and procedure for controlling a fan module. The system comprises a chassis having a backplane, at least one fan module arranged in the chassis, and a profile switch. In one embodiment, the profile switch is arranged in the chassis. Each fan module includes at least one fan and a fan module controller arranged to receive a control signal from a shelf controller. The profile switch is arranged to signal the fan module controller so as to control the at least one fan based on operating profiles corresponding to selected switch positions of the switch.
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