Radiofrequency identification management of server components
US10331919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1498
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for managing components within a server using radiofrequency communications. The methods and apparatuses disclosed employ a server having a chassis with a plurality of slots. Each slot of the plurality of slots is configured to connect a removable electronic component to the chassis. The server also includes a controller configured to manage the removable electronic components connected to the chassis. The server also includes at least one RFID reader communicatively connected to the controller. The at least one RFID reader is configured to interrogate one or more RFID tags of the removable electronic components connected to the chassis and provide information from the one or more RFID tags to the controller.
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