Guided cable assist of networking hardware
US12400528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2113/16
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods provide a guided cable assist that blinks port LEDs on the faceplate cage of modules as an indication that assists the user in cabling a system optimally from start to finish. The systems and methods include receiving a signal responsive to a first end of a cable being coupled to a first port in a system; providing an indication, wherein the indication signifies where a second end of the cable is to be coupled; and responsive to the second end of the cable being coupled, performing a validation check of the cable connection.
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