Data center pressure anomaly detection and remediation
US10342162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is described that can detect pressure anomalies within a data center, generate an alert when anomalies are detected, and initiate remediative actions. The system monitors each of a plurality of fans used to dissipate heat generated by one or more servers to obtain data that indicates how an actual speed of each of the fans relates to a target speed thereof. The system compares the obtained data to reference data that indicates, for each of the plurality of fans, how an actual speed of the fan relates to a target speed thereof in a substantially pressure-neutral environment. Based on the comparison, the system determines whether or not a pressure anomaly exists. If the system determines that a pressure anomaly exists, then the system may perform various actions such as generating an alert and modifying a manner of operation of one or more of the fans or servers.
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