Rack controller with native support for intelligent patching equipment installed in multiple racks
US11567891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0017
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment is directed to a multi-rack rack controller for an automated infrastructure management (AIM) system comprising a plurality of independent patching equipment bus interfaces. Another embodiment is directed to a rack controller comprising at least one rack controller interface configured to connect the rack controller to another rack controller. Each rack controller interface comprises a respective termination circuit. The rack controller is configured to determine whether each rack controller interface is connected to another rack controller as a function of a respective sense signal developed by the termination circuit associated with said rack controller interface. Another embodiment is directed to a rack controller comprising a base unit having a locate button disposed on the front of the base unit. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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