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Device for indicating a datacenter rack among a plurality of datacenter racks

US10282948B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2012
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/324
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for indicating a rack among a plurality of racks, the rack being configured to receive a plurality of pieces of computer equipment is disclosed. In one aspect, the device comprises a communication unit configured to receive at least one signal from at least one piece of equipment of the pieces of equipment. The signal comprises information enabling a state of the piece of equipment to be determined. The device further comprises a control unit configured to determine a state of the rack based at least in part on the signal. The device further comprises a display unit for displaying a representation of the state determined by the control unit.

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