Systems and methods for a data center monitoring system
US10503942B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/328
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for monitoring a data center that includes at least one rack cabinet configured to store at least one computing asset. The system includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to the computing asset, where the RFID tag stores inventory data related to the computing asset. The system also includes a plurality of tracking modules disposed inside of the rack cabinet without being physically attached to the computing asset. Each tracking module is adapted to monitor a condition inside of the rack cabinet. At least one of the plurality of tracking modules includes an RFID reader configured to communicate with the RFID tag to obtain the inventory data of the computing asset. The RFID tag and reader maintain a line of sight relative to each other inside of the rack cabinet to minimize metallic interference during communication therebetween.
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