System and method for determining power supply capability
US10095293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/28
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system may implement a method for determining the operating capability of a power supply based on multiple environmental factors. Information about environmental factors may be obtained from sensors in the power supply or received from a management controller. These environmental factors may include temperature, line voltage, backpressure, or altitude. A power supply capability analyzer within the power supply may determine that, based on the environmental conditions, it is safe to increase the operating capability of the power supply, or that the operating capability of the power supply should be decreased. After determining the best operating capability for the power supply, it may be communicated to the management controller, after which it may affect the allocation of power in the system. Similar adjustments in operating capabilities may be made for all power supplies in a system or adjustments may be made to individual power supplies based on local environmental conditions.
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