Method and apparatus for determining computer system power supply redundancy level
US6055647A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3058
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus, and an associated method, for determining the level of power supply redundancy in a modular computer system. Determination of the level of power supply redundancy is made dynamically, during on-line operation of the computer system. Reconfiguration of the computer system, such as to increase the load which must be powered by modular power supply components, or removal or addition of power supply components to form portions of the computer system cause initiation of a new determination of the level of power supply redundancy. Indications of inadequate levels of power supply redundancy are provided to a user of the computer system so that corrective action can be taken.
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